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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$57,010
- Knoxville$55,890
- Memphis$54,270
- Kingsport$54,240
- Clarksville$53,330
- Chattanooga$52,530
- Jackson$50,750
- Morristown$50,150
- Cleveland$49,440
- Johnson City$47,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $57,010 | $55,960 | $48,690 | $47,988 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $55,890 | $52,910 | $44,460 | $47,088 | 93 |
| Memphis | $54,270 | $53,420 | $44,980 | $45,786 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $54,240 | $51,170 | $45,390 | $45,762 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $53,330 | $52,420 | $44,090 | $45,031 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $52,530 | $51,870 | $44,770 | $44,388 | 91 |
| Jackson | $50,750 | $47,820 | $43,870 | $42,958 | 86 |
| Morristown | $50,150 | $44,790 | $39,850 | $42,476 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $49,440 | $47,940 | $40,460 | $41,905 | 88 |
| Johnson City | $47,480 | $46,150 | $40,910 | $40,330 | 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 43-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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