Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Texas
Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Texas
How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Texas? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Texas is $116,563 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $110,053 and $123,642. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary | $104,126 | TX | March 26, 2024 |
| 25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary | $110,053 | TX | March 26, 2024 |
| 50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary | $116,563 | TX | March 26, 2024 |
| 75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary | $123,642 | TX | March 26, 2024 |
| 90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary | $130,087 | TX | March 26, 2024 |
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Job Description for Sheriff/Police Chief
Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Abbott, TX | Avg. Salary $105,728 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Abernathy, TX | Avg. Salary $105,847 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Abilene, TX | Avg. Salary $106,442 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Ace, TX | Avg. Salary $113,943 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Ackerly, TX | Avg. Salary $105,371 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Addison, TX | Avg. Salary $117,515 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Adkins, TX | Avg. Salary $112,276 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Adrian, TX | Avg. Salary $107,276 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Afton, TX | Avg. Salary $105,371 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
| Location Agua Dulce, TX | Avg. Salary $110,848 | Date Updated March 26, 2024 |
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