Benefits and Compensation
The Town of Addison offers competitive benefits and compensation packages.
Salary Information effective October 1, 2026
| Step |
Annual Salary |
| Step 0 (<12 months) Police Cadets start at Step 0 |
$85,764 |
| Step 1 (12 months) |
$90,052 |
| Step 2 (24 months) |
$94,555 |
| Step 3 (36 months) |
$98,337 |
| Step 4 (48 months) |
$102,270 |
| Step 5 (60 months) |
$106,361 |
| Step 6 (72 months) |
$109,831 |
Certification Pay
| Position |
Pay |
| Intermediate Peace Officer |
$50/month |
| Advanced Peace Officer |
$75/month |
| Master Peace Officer |
$100/month |
The Addison Police Department offers lateral pay for those applicants with prior, full-time, law enforcement experience. This applies to military, federal, state, and local jurisdictions (out of state experience is accepted).
Benefits & Assignment Pay
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 2:1 matching rate contributed by the Town.
- No Social Security deduction.
- 457 plan with 4% matching funds and a Roth 457 option.
- 12 paid holidays throughout the year, including a personal holiday for the employee's birthday.
- Tuition reimbursement and grade bonuses.
- Volunteer Time Off Program.
- Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with PPO and HSA options.
- Life insurance valued at 2x your annual salary is provided at no cost to the employee.
- Assignment Pay is available for certain collateral duties.
- Bilingual Pay (up to $150/month).
- Longevity Pay ($4 per month of service).
- All uniforms and equipment provided (Patrol officers may receive annual boot replacement stipend).
More information on benefits.