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Fort Worth Police Department pay scale Police Officer (X03) · Fort Worth
A police officer (x03) with Fort Worth Police Department starts at $78,358 and reaches $109,857 at top step (FY 2026).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $65,520
- Starting pay
- $78,358
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $109,857
- Years to top
- 14 years
Annual figures as printed on the City HR pay plan (hourly rate x about 2,080 hours, per the plan's own annual column).
Police Officer (X03) step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $78,358 / hour | $78,358 |
| 2 | — | $82,262 / hour | $82,262 |
| 3 | — | $86,385 / hour | $86,385 |
| 4 | — | $90,694 / hour | $90,694 |
| 5 | — | $93,523 / hour | $93,523 |
| 6 | — | $95,854 / hour | $95,854 |
| 7 | — | $98,246 / hour | $98,246 |
| 8 | — | $100,700 / hour | $100,700 |
| 9 | — | $104,447 / hour | $104,447 |
| 10 | — | $109,857 / hour | $109,857 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Police Corporal | $99,764 | $121,268 |
| Police Sergeant | $116,681 | $133,626 |
| Police Lieutenant | $135,054 | $147,313 |
| Police Captain | $154,527 | $162,391 |
Notes
Recruits earn $5,460 per month in the paid academy. Officers move through 10 steps, with increases at years 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14. The pay plan schedules further raises each January through 2028.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Fort Worth Police Department police officer (x03)?
Base pay starts at $78,358 a year under the FY 2026 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as printed on the City HR pay plan (hourly rate x about 2,080 hours, per the plan's own annual column).
How much does a Fort Worth Police Department police officer (x03) make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $109,857 a year, reached after about 14 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Fort Worth Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $65,520 a year.
Sources and last checked
- FY 2026 Police Pay Plan (City of Fort Worth HR Department, FY25-28 police pay table)
- Fort Worth Police Department pay schedule document
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