salary$78,450 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,370per year
Jobs in the area830people work this job
Can a police officer afford Beaumont?
Cheap. Rent of $1,236 a month takes 18.9% 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 Beaumont, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area is $78,450 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $56,550 and $95,370.
Can a police officer afford to live in Beaumont?
Typical rent of $1,236 a month takes 18.9% 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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area.