salary$74,570 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,800per year
Jobs in the area16,250people work this job
Can a police officer afford Houston?
OK. Rent of $1,533 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $74,570 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $59,110 and $93,800.
Can a police officer afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.