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El Paso Police Department pay scale Limited dataPolice Officer (P1) · El Paso
A police officer (p1) with El Paso Police Department starts at $56,791 and reaches $65,743 at top step (FY 2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $56,791
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $65,743
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual figures as printed on the City wage scale (hourly x2,080, e.g. 27.303351 x 2,080 = 56,790.97), rounded to whole dollars.
Police Officer (P1) step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | — | $56,791 | $56,791 |
| Level Two | — | $59,631 | $59,631 |
| Level Three | — | $62,612 | $62,612 |
| Level Four | — | $65,743 | $65,743 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Police Officer / Detective (P2) | $69,030 | $79,910 |
| Sr. Police Officer / Detective (P3) | $84,026 | $98,421 |
| Sergeant (P4) | $89,039 | $111,474 |
Notes
El Paso's Police Officer grade (P1) has four pay levels. Officers can advance to the Advanced Police Officer (P2) and Senior Police Officer (P3) grades. The posted scale took effect the first pay period after September 1, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a El Paso Police Department police officer (p1)?
Base pay starts at $56,791 a year under the FY 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as printed on the City wage scale (hourly x2,080, e.g. 27.303351 x 2,080 = 56,790.97), rounded to whole dollars.
How much does a El Paso Police Department police officer (p1) make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $65,743 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
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