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Austin Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Austin
A police officer with Austin Police Department starts at $78,627 and reaches $143,578 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $67,000
- Starting pay
- $78,627
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $143,578
- Years to top
- 23 years
Annual rates as published on the APD recruiting page.
Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation | — | $78,627 | $78,627 |
| 1 year | — | $92,647 | $92,647 |
| 2 years | — | $106,344 | $106,344 |
| 6 years | — | $113,788 | $113,788 |
| 10 years | — | $121,754 | $121,754 |
| 14 years | — | $130,276 | $130,276 |
| 16 years | — | $139,396 | $139,396 |
| Top | — | $143,578 | $143,578 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal/Detective | $115,915 | $156,500 |
| Sergeant | $135,192 | $170,585 |
| Lieutenant | $155,471 | $196,172 |
| Commander | $192,355 | $226,834 |
Incentive pay
- Associate's degree or 60 college hours: $1,200/year
- Bachelor's degree: $2,640/year
- Master's degree: $3,600/year
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer Certificate: $1,800/year
- Bilingual or ASL: $2,400/year
- Field Training Officer: $4,507/year
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- $3,600 - $4,200/year for evening or night shifts
Notes
Cadets earn a $67,000 annual rate during the roughly 8-month academy. Steps are tied to anniversaries of academy graduation, reaching top step at 23 years. Longevity pay is $107 per year of service up to 25 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Austin Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $78,627 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual rates as published on the APD recruiting page.
How much does a Austin Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $143,578 a year, reached after about 23 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Austin Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $67,000 a year.
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