City police · Texas · 2027
Plano Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Plano
A police officer with Plano Police Department starts at $96,108 and reaches $121,305 at top step (2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-10-12.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $91,466
- Starting pay
- $96,108
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $121,305
- Years to top
- 5 years
Plan's base rate is hourly; the City's annual figures equal hourly x 2,080.
Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | — | $46.2057/hr | $96,108 |
| 6 months | — | $47.5447/hr | $98,893 |
| 12 months | — | $48.9238/hr | $101,761 |
| 18 months | — | $50.7468/hr | $105,553 |
| 24 months | — | $52.2219/hr | $108,622 |
| 30 months | — | $54.2479/hr | $112,836 |
| 36 months | — | $56.3548/hr | $117,218 |
| 60 months | — | $58.3197/hr | $121,305 |
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Recruit | $91,466 | $91,466 |
| Police Officer | $96,108 | $121,305 |
| Sergeant | $129,904 | $142,289 |
| Lieutenant | $147,467 | $158,288 |
| Deputy Police Chief | $164,957 | $182,089 |
| Assistant Police Chief | $199,569 | $217,372 |
Incentive pay
- Intermediate TCOLE certificate: $60/month (about $720 a year)
- Advanced TCOLE certificate: $80/month (about $960 a year)
- Master TCOLE certificate: $120/month (about $1,440 a year)
- Field Training Officer: $40-$60/shift
Notes
Plano recruits earn $91,466 in the academy and officers start at $96,108 under the plan effective October 12, 2026. Officers climb eight steps to $121,305 after five years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Plano Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $96,108 a year under the 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Plan's base rate is hourly; the City's annual figures equal hourly x 2,080.
How much does a Plano Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $121,305 a year, reached after about 5 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Plano Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $91,466 a year.
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