Police Step Plan

Police Step Plan - Effective November 1, 2022

Police Recruit

65,128.68 Until Sworn

Police Officer

Step Salary
1 (Duration one year) $75,000
2 (Duration one year) $77,250
3 (Duration one year) $79,567.50
4 (Duration one year) $81,954.53
5 (Duration one year) $84,413.16
6 (Duration one year) $86,945.56
7 (Duration one year) $89,553.92
8 (Duration one year) $92,240.54
9 (Duration one year) $95,007.76

Police Officer Lateral Entry

Years of Experience Starting Salary
2 - 3 years $77,250
4 - 5 years $79,567.50
6 - 7 years $81,954.53
8 - 9 years $84,413.16
10 years or more $86,945.56
Lateral entry starting salary begins at $77,250 and is based on the qualified years of continuous service at current department, up to ten years. More about Burleson Police Department's Lateral Entry Program. 

Sergeant

Step Salary
1 (Duration one year) $101,000
2 (Duration one year) $104,030
3 (Duration one year) $107,150.90
4 (Duration one year) $110,365.43
5 (Duration one year) $113,676.39

Lieutenant

Step Salary
1 (Duration one year) $114,000
2 (Duration one year) $117,420
3 (Duration one year) $120,942.60
4 (Duration one year) $124,570.88