Questions, Answered

Our salary data comes from four sources: publicly available department salary plans and pay schedules, information provided directly by department HR and recruiting offices, submissions from active and former officers, and publicly reported compensation data from news outlets and government records. Sources are reconciled against each other before figures go live.

We update salary data on a regular basis as new pay schedules are released. Most Texas departments refresh their salary plans annually, typically at the start of a new fiscal year. Submissions from departments or officers are processed continuously as they arrive.

We make every effort to keep figures current, but salary information changes frequently and may not always reflect the very latest pay scales. We strongly recommend confirming compensation details directly with the department you're considering. Spot something off? Let us know on the Contact page and we'll correct it — usually within a few days.

The entry salary is the starting base annual salary for a newly hired police officer at that department — before overtime, specialty pay, education incentives, certifications, or benefits. Actual starting pay may be higher depending on prior experience and qualifications.

The 20-year salary represents the base annual salary an officer would earn after twenty years of service at that department. Like entry salary, it reflects base pay only — overtime, specialty assignments, education pay, longevity bonuses, and benefits can significantly increase total earnings on top of the figure shown.

Head to Compare Salaries, tick the checkbox next to each department you're interested in, then hit Compare. The selected agencies show up side-by-side with starting pay, progression, and top-end figures so you can evaluate them at a glance.

Comparison PDF export is available inside the Recruiter Dashboard for sponsored departments with recruiter access. A broader public export feature is in development — until then, anyone can use the Compare Salaries tool to view pay side by side on screen.

Department reps can submit updated salary plans and pay schedules through our Contact page — pick the appropriate option and attach your current salary information. We review every submission and update records as quickly as possible. Emailing a copy of the official salary plan or pay schedule works too.

Sponsored Departments have partnered with Texas Police Salaries for enhanced visibility — placement in the sponsored banner, a dedicated department profile, and priority listing in search results. Sponsorship boosts recruiting reach but does not affect the accuracy of salary data displayed for any agency. See the Sponsored Departments page for tiers and pricing.

No. Texas Police Salaries is an independent resource operated by 1st Responder Salaries LLC. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any police department, city government, or law enforcement agency. The goal is transparent, unbiased salary information to help officers and job seekers make informed career decisions.