salary$82,290 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,180per year
Jobs in the area4,540people work this job
Can a police officer afford Austin?
OK. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 28.2% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $82,290 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $51,990 and $103,180.
Can a police officer afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 28.2% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.