Montgomery County commissioners approved pay raises for all law enforcement, according to County Judge Mark Keough.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — From deputies to detectives to command staff, all law enforcement in Montgomery County are about to get a big pay raise.
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a new pay structure effective in 2026 with annual raises through 2029.
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said the pay raises are necessary to help keep deputies from being lured away by other agencies.
“It will help us retain our best, recruit the brightest, and ensure Montgomery County remains one of the safest counties in Texas,” Keough posted on Facebook. “For me, as county judge, this was also about improving the quality of life for our deputies, many of whom work extra jobs, sacrificing precious time with their families, just to make ends meet.”
A presentation shared by Keough shows that salaries for the lowest-paid deputies will increase from $60,528 to $70,928 in 2026. With annual raises, they’ll be making $101,296 by 2029. According to the graph, that’s more than double the 2029 pay of Houston police.
Deputies serving at least 16 years will see their incomes rise from the current $82,638 to $123,344 in 2029. That’s double the pay of Houston police officers with the same amount of experience, the graph says.
MCSO captains, assistant chiefs, chief deputies, constables and the sheriff will also see bigger paychecks.
According to the presentation, captains who currently make $140,902 will be paid $178,778 by 2029.
The Montgomery County sheriff’s salary will jump from $199,316 to $237,192, the graph says.
“For many years, Montgomery County has made investing in our law enforcement community a priority and this year is no exception,” Keough said. “To our deputies and officers: Thank you for answering the call, day or night. We’ve got your back.”
The Harris County Commissioners Court is currently debating pay raises for constables, but they’re getting pushback from County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who cites a huge budget deficit.
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