How much does a Police Detective make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Detective in Knoxville, TN is $31,362. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $28,675 to $34,839, with most professionals earning between $26,228 and $38,004.

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Police Detective Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Detective Salary $26,228 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Police Detective Salary $28,675 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Police Detective Salary $31,362 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Police Detective Salary $34,839 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Police Detective Salary $38,004 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $28,675 10% $26,228 90% $38,004 75% $34,839 $31,362 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Police Detective ?

A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crime by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases. This leads them to arrest criminals and enable them to be convicted in court. A detective may work for the police or privately....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Detective in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Police Detective ranges from $28,675 to $34,839 with the average base salary of $31,362. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,675 to $34,839 with the average total cash compensation of $31,362.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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