(a) This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
(b) Except as provided by § 143.038, all fire fighters or police officers in the same classification are entitled to the same base salary.

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(c) In addition to the base salary, each fire fighter or police officer is entitled to each of the following types of pay, if applicable:
(1) longevity or seniority pay;
(2) educational incentive pay as authorized by § 143.044;
(3) assignment pay as authorized by Sections 143.042 and 143.043;
(4) certification pay as authorized by § 143.044;
(5) shift differential pay as authorized by § 143.047; and
(6) fitness incentive pay as authorized by § 143.044.