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Metro Nashville / Police East Sector Key / Police Sergeant

Job-title file

Police Sergeant

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

94 employees hold this title in Police East Sector Key. Median total compensation for the role is $57,978, above the department median of $42,454.

Employees
94
Total payroll
$5.7M
Role median
$57,978
Agency median
$42,454
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$30$144,813+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 94 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Police Sergeant pay vs. the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area

Across all employers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — about 1,050 people — is $94,420. Police East Sector Key pays a median base salary of $57,951 for this role, 39% below that figureabout the 11th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Police East Sector Key sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$57,050
$68,900
$94,420
$116,730
$136,750
Police East Sector Key median · $57,951

The bar is the range of annual wages for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives across every employer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Police East Sector Key’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives — about 154,610 people — is $106,040. Police East Sector Key’s median base salary is 45% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$63,350
$81,860
$106,040
$132,620
$165,110
Police East Sector Key median · $57,951

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 76 of 94 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Police East Sector Key is $57,978, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Metro Nashville

Police Sergeant is held in 55 Metro Nashville departments. In Police East Sector Key, the median of $57,978 ranks #45 of 55.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Police Sergeant role in other Metro Nashvilledepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Police Sergeant beyond Metro Nashville

This role is reported in 21 jurisdictions. In Metro Nashville, the median of $71,811 ranks #18 of 21. See Police Sergeant across all of Metro Nashville

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose
$389,959 · 180
City of Boston
$276,467 · 252
City of Los Angeles
$229,695 · 993
City of Worcester
$169,737 · 67
City of Rockford
$137,954 · 31
City of Miami
$135,342 · 186
City of Salt Lake City
$134,271 · 103

Median total compensation for comparable Police Sergeantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Douglas Fowler

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$175,055
Base pay
$149,564
Overtime
$17,790
Other pay
$7,701
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,055

Source-specific fields

Record ID
282,317
Total Pay
$175,055

At Police East Sector Key, Douglas Fowler serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,055.

Kimberly Forsyth

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$167,291
Base pay
$149,251
Overtime
$14,505
Other pay
$3,535
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,291

Source-specific fields

Record ID
281,982
Total Pay
$167,291

At Police East Sector Key, Kimberly Forsyth serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,291.

Christopher Mackey

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$141,153
Base pay
$105,657
Overtime
$4,551
Other pay
$30,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,153

Source-specific fields

Record ID
291,041
Total Pay
$141,153

Christopher Mackey is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2025 total compensation came to $141,153.

Keiara Ward-Whitely

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$134,251
Base pay
$108,076
Overtime
$10,555
Other pay
$15,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,251

Source-specific fields

Record ID
302,531
Total Pay
$134,251

Keiara Ward-Whitely holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,251.

James King

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$128,862
Base pay
$123,877
Overtime
$2,477
Other pay
$2,508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,862

Source-specific fields

Record ID
288,813
Total Pay
$128,862

James King is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2025 total compensation came to $128,862.

Michael Mccord

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$127,288
Base pay
$114,099
Overtime
$8,661
Other pay
$4,528
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,288

Source-specific fields

Record ID
292,117
Total Pay
$127,288

Michael Mccord holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,288.

Timothy Skopek

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$119,974
Base pay
$104,269
Overtime
$5,709
Other pay
$9,996
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,974

Source-specific fields

Record ID
299,797
Total Pay
$119,974

Timothy Skopek is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2025 total compensation came to $119,974.

Geoffrey Odom

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2021 total comp
$119,368
Base pay
$102,600
Overtime
$7,453
Other pay
$9,315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,368

Source-specific fields

Record ID
174,419
Total Pay
$119,368

Geoffrey Odom holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2021, their total compensation was $119,368.

Michael Hodges

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$113,964
Base pay
$103,774
Overtime
$5,962
Other pay
$4,229
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,964

Source-specific fields

Record ID
286,955
Total Pay
$113,964

Michael Hodges holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,964.

Benny Pittman

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$111,159
Base pay
$105,238
Overtime
$2,511
Other pay
$3,410
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,159

Source-specific fields

Record ID
295,958
Total Pay
$111,159

At Police East Sector Key, Benny Pittman serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,159.

Patrick Martin

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$103,671
Base pay
$100,147
Overtime
$571
Other pay
$2,953
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,671

Source-specific fields

Record ID
292,248
Total Pay
$103,671

Patrick Martin works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Patrick earned $103,671 in 2025.

Carlos Urrutia

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$100,416
Base pay
$87,029
Overtime
$10,959
Other pay
$2,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,416

Source-specific fields

Record ID
301,778
Total Pay
$100,416

At Police East Sector Key, Carlos Urrutia serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,416.

Codey Mullins

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$99,702
Base pay
$95,151
Overtime
$1,019
Other pay
$3,532
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,702

Source-specific fields

Record ID
294,262
Total Pay
$99,702

Codey Mullins works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Codey earned $99,702 in 2025.

John Patton

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2022 total comp
$98,376
Base pay
$86,935
Overtime
$7,717
Other pay
$3,724
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,376

Source-specific fields

Record ID
204,661
Total Pay
$98,376

John Patton is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2022 total compensation came to $98,376.

Sharissa Perez

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2023 total comp
$95,192
Base pay
$85,807
Overtime
$5,023
Other pay
$4,361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,192

Source-specific fields

Record ID
215,740
Total Pay
$95,192

Sharissa Perez works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Sharissa earned $95,192 in 2023.

William Hudson Iii

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$89,866
Base pay
$67,197
Overtime
$4,128
Other pay
$18,541
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,866

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,363
Total Pay
$89,866

William Hudson Iii holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2017, their total compensation was $89,866.

Scott Billingsby

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2018 total comp
$87,373
Base pay
$81,015
Overtime
$2,928
Other pay
$3,429
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,373

Source-specific fields

Record ID
96,871
Total Pay
$87,373

Scott Billingsby is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2018 total compensation came to $87,373.

Justin Coker

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2021 total comp
$84,153
Base pay
$64,932
Overtime
$6,091
Other pay
$13,130
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,153

Source-specific fields

Record ID
174,337
Total Pay
$84,153

Justin Coker works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Justin earned $84,153 in 2021.

Arend Groeneweg

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$84,022
Base pay
$74,150
Overtime
$7,715
Other pay
$2,158
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,022

Source-specific fields

Record ID
284,441
Total Pay
$84,022

At Police East Sector Key, Arend Groeneweg serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,022.

David Layne

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2022 total comp
$81,944
Base pay
$66,297
Overtime
$1,329
Other pay
$14,318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,944

Source-specific fields

Record ID
204,587
Total Pay
$81,944

David Layne holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2022, their total compensation was $81,944.

Gene Martin

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$81,778
Base pay
$78,119
Overtime
$2,752
Other pay
$908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,778

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,383
Total Pay
$81,778

Gene Martin works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Gene earned $81,778 in 2017.

Paul Smith Jr

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2019 total comp
$79,115
Base pay
$77,491
Overtime
$737
Other pay
$886
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,115

Source-specific fields

Record ID
120,462
Total Pay
$79,115

Paul Smith Jr is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2019 total compensation came to $79,115.

Amery Freeman

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$79,081
Base pay
$77,375
Overtime
$632
Other pay
$1,075
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,081

Source-specific fields

Record ID
280,992
Total Pay
$79,081

At Police East Sector Key, Amery Freeman serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,081.

Larry Cahill Jr

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$78,045
Base pay
$58,582
Overtime
$13,367
Other pay
$6,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,045

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,317
Total Pay
$78,045

Larry Cahill Jr holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2017, their total compensation was $78,045.

Jill Weaver

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2018 total comp
$77,707
Base pay
$70,826
Overtime
$5,470
Other pay
$1,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,707

Source-specific fields

Record ID
97,068
Total Pay
$77,707

Jill Weaver is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2018 total compensation came to $77,707.

Richard Huddleston Ii

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$77,338
Base pay
$67,197
Overtime
$7,435
Other pay
$2,707
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,338

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,362
Total Pay
$77,338

Richard Huddleston Ii works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Richard earned $77,338 in 2017.

Laura Williams

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$77,172
Base pay
$70,119
Overtime
$5,196
Other pay
$1,857
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,172

Source-specific fields

Record ID
303,471
Total Pay
$77,172

Laura Williams holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,172.

Nicholas Truan

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2023 total comp
$76,138
Base pay
$73,328
Overtime
$2,012
Other pay
$798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,138

Source-specific fields

Record ID
215,708
Total Pay
$76,138

Nicholas Truan works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Nicholas earned $76,138 in 2023.

Charles Taylor

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$75,728
Base pay
$65,295
Overtime
$8,816
Other pay
$1,617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,728

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,417
Total Pay
$75,728

Charles Taylor is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2017 total compensation came to $75,728.

Jerry Denton

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2018 total comp
$74,715
Base pay
$68,055
Overtime
$5,405
Other pay
$1,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,715

Source-specific fields

Record ID
96,917
Total Pay
$74,715

Jerry Denton is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2018 total compensation came to $74,715.

Lawrence Brown

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$74,091
Base pay
$69,624
Overtime
$2,987
Other pay
$1,480
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,091

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,316
Total Pay
$74,091

Lawrence Brown works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Lawrence earned $74,091 in 2017.

Benjamin Holman

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2022 total comp
$73,953
Base pay
$67,393
Overtime
$4,355
Other pay
$2,205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,953

Source-specific fields

Record ID
204,519
Total Pay
$73,953

Benjamin Holman is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2022 total compensation came to $73,953.

Michael Fisher

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2021 total comp
$72,498
Base pay
$67,221
Overtime
$1,237
Other pay
$4,041
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,498

Source-specific fields

Record ID
174,356
Total Pay
$72,498

Michael Fisher is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2021 total compensation came to $72,498.

Ryan Finnegan

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2021 total comp
$71,891
Base pay
$62,124
Overtime
$2,743
Other pay
$7,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,891

Source-specific fields

Record ID
174,355
Total Pay
$71,891

Ryan Finnegan is a Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. 2021 total compensation came to $71,891.

Kelly Cantrell

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2018 total comp
$71,199
Base pay
$68,826
Overtime
$1,120
Other pay
$1,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,199

Source-specific fields

Record ID
96,889
Total Pay
$71,199

Kelly Cantrell holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2018, their total compensation was $71,199.

Michael Sofer

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2023 total comp
$67,932
Base pay
$62,842
Overtime
$3,353
Other pay
$1,737
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,932

Source-specific fields

Record ID
215,699
Total Pay
$67,932

Michael Sofer works as a Police Sergeant for Police East Sector Key. Michael earned $67,932 in 2023.

Timothy Miller

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2017 total comp
$64,706
Base pay
$62,132
Overtime
$2,294
Other pay
$280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,706

Source-specific fields

Record ID
70,388
Total Pay
$64,706

Timothy Miller holds the role of Police Sergeant at Police East Sector Key. In 2017, their total compensation was $64,706.

Christopher Lawson

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2025 total comp
$64,289
Base pay
$35,839
Overtime
$560
Other pay
$27,889
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,289

Source-specific fields

Record ID
289,514
Total Pay
$64,289

At Police East Sector Key, Christopher Lawson serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,289.

James Smallwood

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2016 total comp
$64,200
Base pay
$51,566
Overtime
$10,760
Other pay
$1,874
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,200

Source-specific fields

Record ID
47,038
Total Pay
$64,200

At Police East Sector Key, James Smallwood serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2016 pay totaled $64,200.

Gregory Lindstrom

Police Sergeant/Police East Sector Key

2023 total comp
$63,945
Base pay
$58,786
Overtime
$3,295
Other pay
$1,864
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,945

Source-specific fields

Record ID
215,698
Total Pay
$63,945

At Police East Sector Key, Gregory Lindstrom serves as a Police Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $63,945.