salary$70,240 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$89,480per year
Jobs in the area840people work this job
Can a police officer afford Killeen?
OK. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 22.1% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $70,240 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $50,340 and $89,480.
Can a police officer afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 22.1% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.