Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Resources, Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Tennessee state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective September 1, 2026. These are the ranges Tennessee sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Planning Analyst Intermediate Class 073385 Grade L | $4,562.00 – $6,825.00 a month $54,744 – $81,900 a year |
| Planning Analyst Advanced Class 073390 Grade M | $5,100.00 – $7,646.00 a month $61,200 – $91,752 a year |
| Senior Policy Analyst Class 072990 Grade N | $5,647.00 – $9,005.00 a month $67,764 – $108,060 a year |
| Senior Policy Advisor Class 073818 Grade P | $7,458.00 – $11,935.00 a month $89,496 – $143,220 a year |
Schedule: Alpha Comp Plan salary plan PRI. Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Tennessee Department of Human Resources, Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Tennessee, all employers Sourced
Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111) in Tennessee, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | TN |
|---|---|
| Workers | 13,700 |
| 10th percentile | $63,280 |
| Median | $99,260 |
| 90th percentile | $172,170 |
| National median, government employers | $96,570 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
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