Texas is a great place to live and work. It’s got a booming economy, and it’s home to some of the biggest cities in the country. So if you’re looking for a job as a cop, there are lots of opportunities in Texas. But how much does a cop make in Texas? Here’s what you need to know:

The average yearly salary for a police officer in Texas is $60,480. That’s about $28 an hour before taxes and other deductions. That number will vary based on where you live and what kind of experience you have. For example, if you’re working in Austin, TX—one of the highest-paying cities for cops—you can expect to make an average annual salary of $69,260 per year ($31.63 per hour). And if you’ve got 10 years’ experience under your belt, you can make up to $82,500 per year ($37 per hour).

But remember: these numbers aren’t set in stone! If there’s something else that interests you about policing (like being able to work with animals), then check out our list of top 5 careers for animal lovers

Cop Salary In Texas

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The average salary for a police officer is $55,166 per year in Texas. 360 salaries reported, updated at July 28, 2022.

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Salaries by years of experience in Texas

Years of experience	Per year
Less than 1 year	$46,712
1 to 2 years	$46,128
3 to 5 years	$52,160
6 to 9 years	–
More than 10 years	$76,340

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Top companies for Police Officers in Texas

1. San Jose Police Department4.314 reviews16 salaries reported$131,883per year
2. City of San Mateo4.011 reviews26 salaries reported$117,728per year
3. Admiral Security Services, Inc3.095 reviews5 salaries reported$99,832per year
4. Dillard’s, Inc.3.28800 reviews8 salaries reported$95,049per year
5. CITY OF HAYWARD4.215 reviews9 salaries reported$91,578per year
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Highest paying cities for Police Officers in Texas

1. Arlington, TX$71,524 per year8 salaries reported
2. Carrollton, TX$69,746 per year5 salaries reported
3. Fort Worth, TX$68,391 per year6 salaries reported

1. Houston, TX$59,553 per year16 salaries reported
2. Austin, TX$58,258 per year6 salaries reported
3. San Antonio, TX$57,607 per year8 salaries reported

1. Killeen, TX$55,137 per year7 salaries reported
2. Dallas, TX$54,540 per year31 salaries reported
3. Corpus Christi, TX$51,773 per year5 salaries reported