Legislative Auditor Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

How much does a Legislative Auditor make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Auditor in Nashville, TN is $68,467. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,405 to $76,397, with most professionals earning between $54,976 and $83,618.

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What is a Legislative Auditor?

A Legislative Auditor is responsible for conducting independent and objective evaluations of government programs, operations, and finances to ensure accountability and transparency. They review and analyze financial records, policies, and procedures to identify potential areas of improvement and make recommendations to legislative bodies for more effective and efficient use of public resources. Legislative Auditors also provide oversight and monitoring of government agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in promoting good governance and accountability within the public sector.

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What does a Legislative Auditor do?

Common responsibilities of a Legislative Auditor

Uphold professional standards and ethical principles in conducting audits and maintaining independence and objectivity.

September 05, 2023

Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations and make recommendations for improvement.

September 07, 2023

Assess the impact of legislative proposals and policy changes on government operations and finances.

September 12, 2023

Communicate audit findings and recommendations to government officials, legislators, and the public through written reports and presentations.

September 19, 2023

Provide independent and objective assessments of government programs and activities to inform decision-making by legislators and other stakeholders.

September 28, 2023

Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards that may affect audit processes and procedures.

October 13, 2023

Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress in addressing identified issues.

October 18, 2023

Conduct financial and performance audits of government agencies and programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

November 02, 2023

Review and analyze financial records, budgets, and expenditures to identify potential areas of waste, fraud, or abuse.

November 16, 2023

Collaborate with other audit organizations and agencies to share best practices and coordinate audit activities.

November 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legislative Auditor in Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

61405

76397

68467

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62966

79228

70559

What is the average salary for Legislative Auditor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Auditor in Nashville, TN. The base salary for Legislative Auditor ranges from $61,405 to $76,397 with the average base salary of $68,467. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,966 to $79,228 with the average total cash compensation of $70,559.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,467	$61,405 - $76,397
Bonus	$2,092	$1,560 - $2,831
Total Pay	$70,559	$62,966 - $79,228

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Legislative Auditor Salary Near Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,315 - $76,285	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,192 - $76,132	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,953 - $75,834	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,417 - $72,679	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,870 - $73,243	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,216 - $72,430	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN

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About Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...

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