Police Officer Salary in San Antonio, TX
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The median police officer in the San Antonio area earns $73,860 a year ($35.51 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 3% below the Texas median ($75,900). Half of the 5,130 police officers there earn between $60,400 and $75,040.
Median $73,860
10th: $57,41090th: $94,720
| Annual pay | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,410 | $51,240 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $60,400 | $61,240 | $59,290 |
| Median | $73,860 | $75,900 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $75,040 | $93,800 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $94,720 | $98,350 | $115,120 |
| Average | $71,770 | $76,160 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 5,130 | 63,100 | 670,520 |
San Antonio, TX ranks 39th 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
- Houston, TX: $74,570
- 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: $51,310
- Security Guard: $35,270
- Firefighter: $63,360
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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.