salary$78,900 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,400per year
Jobs in the area610people work this job
Can a police officer afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 18.5% 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 Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Amarillo, TX area is $78,900 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $57,730 and $91,400.
Can a police officer afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 18.5% 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 Amarillo, TX metro area.