What San Marcos PD pays
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$92,019
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 4 of 10 Austin Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for certified laterals, $2,500 is paid upon hire, with the remaining $2,500 paid upon successful completion of the San Marcos Police Department's training program..
A $ 5,000 hiring bonus is availableJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at San Marcos PD
*Police Officer
San Marcos, TXOpen$5,000 bonus$70,221starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
How San Marcos PD compares nearby
All 43 Austin Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than San Marcos PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs San Marcos | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos PD | Hiring | $70,221 | — | $5,000 | |
| Buda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kyle PD | Hiring | $78,755 | +$8,534 | None | |
| Hays County Sheriff | Hiring | $68,796 | −$1,425 | None | |
| Rollingwood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| West Lake Hills PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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