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Police Commander at Metro Nashville Police Department, Aviation Section

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1 employee holds this title in Metro Nashville Police Department, Aviation Section. Median total compensation for the role is $171,865, above the department median of $81,572.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$171.9K
Role median
$171,865
Agency median
$81,572
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This role across Metro Nashville

Police Commander is held in 24 Metro Nashville departments. In Metro Nashville Police Department, Aviation Section, the median of $171,865 ranks #5 of 24.

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Police Commander beyond Metro Nashville

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Metro Nashville, the median of $99,950 ranks #4 of 5. See Police Commander across all of Metro Nashville →

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City of Los Angeles
$387,343 · 20
City of Miami
$224,668 · 14

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Scott Byrd

Police Commander/Metro Nashville Police Department, Aviation Section

2025 total comp
$171,865
Base pay
$169,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,535
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,865

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Record ID
277,285
Total Pay
$171,865

Scott Byrd holds the role of Police Commander at Metro Nashville Police Department, Aviation Section. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,865.