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San Antonio Police Department pay scale Limited dataPatrol Officer · San Antonio
A patrol officer with San Antonio Police Department starts at $58,452 and reaches $79,620 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $56,000
- Starting pay
- $58,452
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $79,620
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual base salary ranges as published by SAPD.
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Detective | $81,852 | $88,500 |
| Sergeant | $92,964 | $96,708 |
| Lieutenant | $104,112 | $108,324 |
| Captain | $119,472 | $124,284 |
Incentive pay
- College hours incentive (65 to 94 hours): $60.00 per month (about $720 a year)
Notes
SAPD lists base pay of $56,000 for cadets and $58,452 to $79,620 for patrol officers. The City says these figures exclude longevity, education, shift differential and other specialty pay. The page gives no effective date or step schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a San Antonio Police Department patrol officer?
Base pay starts at $58,452 a year, before overtime and incentives. Annual base salary ranges as published by SAPD.
How much does a San Antonio Police Department patrol officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $79,620 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are San Antonio Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $56,000 a year.
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