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Security Guards average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$40,010
- Knoxville$39,730
- Clarksville$39,480
- Chattanooga$38,910
- Kingsport$38,870
- Jackson$36,850
- Cleveland$36,660
- Memphis$36,570
- Morristown$34,170
- Johnson City$31,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $40,010 | $37,010 | $33,140 | $34,328 | 96 |
| Knoxville | $39,730 | $35,810 | $30,200 | $34,103 | 93 |
| Clarksville | $39,480 | $35,900 | $30,130 | $33,902 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $38,910 | $35,650 | $30,030 | $33,444 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $38,870 | $36,270 | $30,750 | $33,412 | 86 |
| Jackson | $36,850 | $35,960 | $32,050 | $31,789 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $36,660 | $30,680 | $29,480 | $31,636 | 88 |
| Memphis | $36,570 | $35,100 | $30,360 | $31,564 | 92 |
| Morristown | $34,170 | $30,790 | $29,120 | $29,636 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $31,360 | $27,720 | $27,720 | $27,378 | 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 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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