salary$92,910 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,100per year
Jobs in the area16,430people work this job
Can a police officer afford Fort Worth?
OK. Rent of $1,775 a month takes 22.9% 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 Fort Worth, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $92,910 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $62,700 and $104,100.
Can a police officer afford to live in Fort Worth?
Typical rent of $1,775 a month takes 22.9% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.