salary$73,860 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,720per year
Jobs in the area5,130people work this job
Can a police officer afford San Antonio?
OK. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 23.8% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $73,860 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $57,410 and $94,720.
Can a police officer afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 23.8% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.