How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Dallas?
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $44.67 an hour or $7,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.67
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 16,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| 25th | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| Median | $92,910 | $44.67 | |
| 75th | $97,620 | $46.93 | |
| 90th | $104,100 | $50.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Austin, TX | $82,290 |
| Laredo, TX | $81,690 |
| Midland, TX | $80,260 |
| Amarillo, TX | $78,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $78,450 |
| Lubbock, TX | $77,110 |
| College Station, TX | $76,570 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $76,070 |
| Waco, TX | $75,850 |
| Sherman, TX | $74,680 |
| Houston, TX | $74,570 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,860 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $73,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $73,110 |
| Tyler, TX | $72,400 |
| Longview, TX | $70,800 |
| Killeen, TX | $70,240 |
| San Angelo, TX | $61,610 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $61,050 |
| McAllen, TX | $58,360 |
| Texarkana, TX | $57,180 |
| Brownsville, TX | $56,820 |
| Victoria, TX | $55,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $44.67 ($92,910 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $92,910 against $76,210 nationally, 22% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,900, so Dallas pays 22% more.
Where does Dallas rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
47 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.