February 19th, 2025 Here is a compilation of the highest starting salaries for cities with populations below 25,000, based on the 2023 census data. Addison PD Roanoke PD University Park PD Bartonville PD Trophy Club PD

February 17th, 2025 The City of Westworth Village is located in Tarrant County, Texas. The population is 2,585 within 2.08 square miles. Westworth Village PD salary starts at $72,000 and goes up to $83,397 within 5 years. Other benefits include: ECA Pay ECA Certification = $4,000/year All officers must complete the Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) certification program within the first year of employment. TCOLE Certification Level Intermediate = $600/year Advanced = $1200/year Masters = $1800/year Education Pay Associate's Degree = $600/year Bachelor's Degree = $1200/year Master's Degree = $1800/year Bilingual Pay Speak = $300/year Read & Write = $1200/year Speak, Read & Write = $1500/year (Spanish and American Sign Language) https://www.cityofwestworth.com/police-department/employment-opportunities

February 13th, 2025 The Rowlett Police Department is now hiring police officers! Rowlett PD is among the top in pay for DFW area police departments. Besides base pay, Rowlett PD offers additional pay including, Certification Pay, Shift Differential Pay, Bilingual Pay, FTO Pay, and Longevity Pay. The current Rowlett Police Department starting salary is $80,050.35 with a top out at $105,010.47 ! Already certified? Great! You could start up to $92,566.41 based on qualifying experience. For more information visit https://www.rowletttx.gov/661/Police-Officer

February 11th, 2025 The Royse City Police Department is currently seeking new officers! The starting salary is $71,425.35. For lateral officers, the starting pay is determined by years of experience. There are also various additional compensation opportunities available, including certification pay, education pay, bilingual pay, and shift differential pay. For more information, reach out to a recruiter at joinrcpd@roysecity.com https://www.roysecity.com/201/Recruiting

Feburary 6th, 2025 The Town of Prosper is located in Collin County with a population of 30,174 (2020) within 25.45 sq miles. Prosper PD has a starting salary ranked #37 and tops out at #52. https://prospertx.gov/637/Join-Prosper-Police-Department

February 5th, 2024 The Farmers Branch Police Department is hiring! The starting salary for a Farmers Branch PD officer is $81,981 and the top out is $106,757! Lateral entry up to $93,563. Other benefits include a $5,000 hiring bonus, education pay, certification pay, and language pay. The City of Farmers Branch is located in Dallas County, Texas. The population is 35,991 (2020) within 12.04 square miles. Farmers Branch Police Department

January 27th, 2025 The Garland Police Department ranks among the highest-paid in Texas, with salaries reaching up to $110,733 within just eight years! Additional benefits include Certification Pay, Educational Pay, Bilingual Pay, FTO Pay, TMRS retirement, and Deferred Compensation with a city match. The Garland PD is now accepting applications. For further details, please reach out to a recruiter at 972-205-2058.

January 24th, 205 This weeks agency spotlight is the Little Elm Police Department. The Little Elm PD salary starts at $76,894 and has 7 steps with a top out of $97,386. The population is 49,792 (2020) and the department currently consists of more than 80 full-time police officers. https://www.littleelm.org/lepdjobs

January 20th, 2025 Updated numbers as of 01-20-2025.

January 18th, 2025 The City of Westworth Village is located in Tarrant County, Texas. The population is 2,585 within 2.08 square miles. Westworth Village PD salary starts at $72,000 and goes up to $83,397 within 5 years. Other benefits include: ECA Pay ECA Certification = $4,000/year All officers must complete the Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) certification program within the first year of employment. TCOLE Certification Level Intermediate = $600/year Advanced = $1200/year Masters = $1800/year Education Pay Associate's Degree = $600/year Bachelor's Degree = $1200/year Master's Degree = $1800/year Bilingual Pay Speak = $300/year Read & Write = $1200/year Speak, Read & Write = $1500/year (Spanish and American Sign Language) https://www.cityofwestworth.com/police-department/employment-opportunities

January 16th, 2025 The Rowlett Police Department is now hiring police officers! Rowlett PD is among the top in pay for DFW area police departments. Besides base pay, Rowlett PD offers additional pay including, Certification Pay, Shift Differential Pay, Bilingual Pay, FTO Pay, and Longevity Pay. The current Rowlett Police Department starting salary is $80,050.35 with a top out at $105,010.47 ! Already certified? Great! You could start up to $92,566.41 based on qualifying experience. For more information visit https://www.rowletttx.gov/661/Police-Officer

January 15th, 2025 Timeline video of the top Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area police salaries. From year 1 (0-12 months) until year 21 (240+ months).