salary$76,070 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,990per year
Jobs in the area400people work this job
Can a police officer afford Abilene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 19.6% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Abilene, TX area is $76,070 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $48,540 and $93,990.
Can a police officer afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 19.6% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.