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Dallas Police Department pay scale Police Officer (46100/46004) · Dallas
A police officer (46100/46004) with Dallas Police Department starts at $81,232 and reaches $102,304 at top step (2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-01-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $81,232
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $102,304
- Years to top
- 9 years
Annual figures as printed on the City schedule (monthly x12, rounded by the City).
Police Officer (46100/46004) step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | — | $81,232 / month | $81,232 |
| P-1 | — | $81,232 / month | $81,232 |
| P-2 | — | $83,608 / month | $83,608 |
| P-3 | — | $86,054 / month | $86,054 |
| P-4 | — | $88,571 / month | $88,571 |
| P-5 | — | $91,161 / month | $91,161 |
| P-6 | — | $93,828 / month | $93,828 |
| P-7 | — | $96,572 / month | $96,572 |
| P-8 | — | $99,397 / month | $99,397 |
| P-9 | — | $102,304 / month | $102,304 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Senior Corporal | $104,862 | $111,762 |
| Police Sergeant | $114,556 | $123,365 |
| Police Lieutenant | $126,449 | $136,171 |
Notes
Dallas pays officers on a 10-step schedule, with the top step reached in year 9. The schedule took effect January 1, 2026. A footnote says the year 0-1 starting rate was placed at step 1 as an enhancement for FY 2025-2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Dallas Police Department police officer (46100/46004)?
Base pay starts at $81,232 a year under the 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as printed on the City schedule (monthly x12, rounded by the City).
How much does a Dallas Police Department police officer (46100/46004) make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $102,304 a year, reached after about 9 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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