Police Step Plan

Police Step Plan - Effective October 1, 2025

Police Recruit

73,000.00 Until Sworn

Police Officer

Step Salary
1 (Duration one year) $78,300
2 (Duration one year) $80,649
3 (Duration one year) $83,068.47
4 (Duration one year) $85,560.52
5 (Duration one year) $88,127.34
6 (Duration one year) $90,771.16
7 (Duration one year) $93,494.29
8 (Duration one year) $96,299.12
9 (Duration one year) $99,188.10

Police Officer Lateral Entry

Years of Experience Starting Salary
2 - 3 years $80,649
4 - 5 years $83,068.47
6 - 7 years $85,560.52
8 - 9 years $88,127.34
10 years or more $90,771.16
Lateral entry starting salary begins at $80,649 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) $106,550
2 (Duration one year) $109,746.50
3 (Duration one year) $113,038.90
4 (Duration one year) $116,430.06

Lieutenant

Step Salary
1 (Duration one year) $122,800
2 (Duration one year) $126,484
3 (Duration one year) $130,278.52
4 (Duration one year) $ 134,186.88