Police Officer Salary in Austin, TX
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The median police officer in the Austin area earns $82,290 a year ($39.56 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 8% above the Texas median ($75,900). Half of the 4,540 police officers there earn between $66,800 and $97,760.
Median $82,290
10th: $51,99090th: $103,180
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,990 | $51,240 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $66,800 | $61,240 | $59,290 |
| Median | $82,290 | $75,900 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $97,760 | $93,800 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $103,180 | $98,350 | $115,120 |
| Average | $82,910 | $76,160 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,540 | 63,100 | 670,520 |
Austin, TX ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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Check my payPolice officer pay in other cities
- Dallas, TX: $92,910
- Houston, TX: $74,570
- San Antonio, TX: $73,860
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
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- Correctional Officer: $59,470
- Security Guard: $37,920
- Firefighter: $58,830
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.