salary$76,400 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,570per year
Jobs in the area1,700people work this job
Can a police officer afford El Paso?
Cheap. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 19.6% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the El Paso, TX area is $76,400 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $47,160 and $95,570.
Can a police officer afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 19.6% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.