salary$56,820 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$84,740per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a police officer afford Brownsville?
OK. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 25.4% 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 Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $56,820 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $37,840 and $84,740.
Can a police officer afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 25.4% 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.