Pay and Benefits

The San Antonio Police Department offers benefits that are competitive with other law enforcement agencies nationwide. Following graduation from the academy, starting salary is $40,284 with a top salary of $63,168. The most recent graduating cadet class earned an average of more than $55,000 after completing their 14-week FTO training. For a full list of available salaries, click here.

In addition to our competitive salaries, the SAPD also offers:

• Promotion opportunities
• Career advancement / specialization opportunities
• Pension fund ranked one of the best in the nation
• Incentive pay offerings
• Excellent medical, dental and optical coverage
• Paid time off
• Clothing allowance
• Potential four-day work week
• Off-duty employment
• Family-like culture
• Job satisfaction / career fulfillment