City of Las Cruces, NM Police Officer Pay

Based on 6 postings, Jan 2026–Aug 2026

City of Las Cruces, NM posted Police Officer pay of $30.27–$36.33/hr in August 2026. Across 6 postings (Jan 2026–Aug 2026) the posted ranges ran $30–$44/hr.

$30.27–$36.33/hr

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Police Officer - Lateral

City of Las Cruces, NM

Full-time $30.27–$36.33/hr
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
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Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree

City of Las Cruces, NM

Full-time $30.28–$43.68/hr
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
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6PostingsJan 2026–Aug 2026
2Open right now
4Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Police Officer - LateralJan 2026 $30–$36/hr → Aug 2026 $30.27–$36.33/hr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range City of Las Cruces posted for Police Officer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Police Officer - LateralFirst posted Jan 2026
$30–$36/hr
Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM RetireeFirst posted Feb 2026
$30–$44/hr
Police Officer - LateralFirst posted Aug 2026
$30.27–$36.33/hr
Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM RetireeFirst posted Aug 2026
$30.28–$43.68/hr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Aug 12, 2026Police Officer - Lateral$30.27–$36.33/hr
Aug 12, 2026Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree$30.28–$43.68/hr
Apr 1, 2026Police Officer - Lateral$30–$36/hr
Apr 1, 2026Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree$30–$44/hr
Feb 6, 2026Police Officer - Lateral - PERA NM Retiree$30–$44/hr
Jan 22, 2026Police Officer - Lateral$30–$36/hr

City of Las Cruces, NM Police Officer Pay: FAQ

How much does City of Las Cruces, NM pay a Police Officer?

City of Las Cruces, NM's most recent Police Officer posting (August 2026) listed $30.27–$36.33/hr.

What is the Police Officer pay range at City of Las Cruces, NM?

Across 6 Police Officer postings from Jan 2026–Aug 2026, posted pay ran $30–$44/hr.

Has City of Las Cruces, NM Police Officer pay changed?

Yes. Police Officer - Lateral: Jan 2026 $30–$36/hr → Aug 2026 $30.27–$36.33/hr.