Austin, TX

Texas Department of Public Safety

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Career information

Pay, benefits, and career paths reported from public agency information.

Trooper Recruit

$51,255/yr – $51,255/yr

Cadet / recruit pay · Effective Sep 1, 2025

Base salary during recruit school; excludes authorized overtime and one-time graduation bonus.

Probationary Trooper

$55,441/yr – $55,441/yr

Entry-level pay · Effective Sep 1, 2025

Base salary upon commissioning; excludes authorized overtime.

Trooper I-IV

$65,851/yr – $89,789/yr

Experienced / top pay · Effective Sep 1, 2025

Base salary after probation through twelve years; excludes authorized overtime.

Base pay only unless noted. Rank, certification, assignment, contract, and overtime can change actual compensation.

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