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Pay still an issue as City of San Antonio, police union inch closer to new contract
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Garrett Brnger, Adam Barraza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 10, 2026
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Key points 5% increase in officer pay over three years, while the city has proposed a 14. Negotiations for a new contract between the City of San Antonio and its police union are ongoing, with pay remaining a key issue.
Negotiations for a new contract between the City of San Antonio and its police union are ongoing, with pay remaining a key issue. The union is seeking a 20.5% increase in officer pay over three years, while the city has proposed a 14.8% increase.
A significant gap still exists between the two proposals, translating to a substantial difference in potential yearly pay for officers. The union has expressed the need for larger raises to be competitive with other large police departments.
Further details on the contract negotiations are available through the proposals and counterproposals exchanged between the city and the police union.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
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