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Chief Executives average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$262,270
- Chattanooga$258,680
- Memphis$254,350
- Kingsport$240,250
- Jackson$238,470
- Knoxville$233,920
- Johnson City$220,840
- Clarksville$197,650
- Morristown$197,120
- Cleveland$192,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $262,270 | $218,190 | $132,960 | $191,237 | 96 |
| Chattanooga | $258,680 | $209,990 | $114,940 | $188,880 | 91 |
| Memphis | $254,350 | $196,680 | $120,360 | $186,038 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $240,250 | $189,410 | $133,250 | $176,781 | 86 |
| Jackson | $238,470 | $201,090 | $123,010 | $175,613 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $233,920 | $198,890 | $106,670 | $172,625 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $220,840 | $195,450 | $116,780 | $164,038 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $197,650 | $172,410 | $103,960 | $147,175 | 91 |
| Morristown | $197,120 | $166,650 | $73,860 | $146,780 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $192,710 | $140,930 | $92,710 | $143,492 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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