salary$58,360 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,980per year
Jobs in the area1,820people work this job
Can a police officer afford Edinburg?
OK. Rent of $1,203 a month takes 24.7% 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 Edinburg, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $58,360 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $45,670 and $85,980.
Can a police officer afford to live in Edinburg?
Typical rent of $1,203 a month takes 24.7% 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.