Police Chief Salary in Austin, TX

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How much does a Police Chief make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Chief in Austin, TX is $121,245. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,568 to $128,682, with most professionals earning between $108,489 and $135,452.

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Average Salary Range for Police Chief in Austin, TX

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What is the average salary for Police Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Chief in Austin, TX. The base salary for Police Chief ranges from $114,568 to $128,682 with the average base salary of $121,245. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,568 to $128,682 with the average total cash compensation of $121,245.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,245 $114,568 - $128,682
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $121,245 $114,568 - $128,682
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Police Chief Salary Near Austin, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,140 - $128,201 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,207 - $118,167 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,536 - $117,414 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,752 - $121,027 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,610 - $116,374 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,505 - $129,735 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

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