Police Officer Salary in Houston, TX
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The median police officer in the Houston area earns $74,570 a year ($35.85 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 2% below the Texas median ($75,900). Half of the 16,250 police officers there earn between $61,240 and $82,480.
Median $74,570
10th: $59,11090th: $93,800
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,110 | $51,240 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $61,240 | $61,240 | $59,290 |
| Median | $74,570 | $75,900 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $82,480 | $93,800 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $93,800 | $98,350 | $115,120 |
| Average | $74,260 | $76,160 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 16,250 | 63,100 | 670,520 |
Houston, TX ranks 38th 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
- Austin, TX: $82,290
- 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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Similar jobs in Houston, TX
- Correctional Officer: $53,810
- Security Guard: $35,460
- Firefighter: $59,120
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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.