What Bellingham PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$122,832
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$95,472
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Bellingham PD
Police Officer Recruit
Bellingham, WACloses Oct 31, 2026$7,022/mostartingLateral Police Officer
Bellingham, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$95,472startingPolice Officer (BLEA Certified)
Bellingham, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$95,472starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedulefive, 10.7 hour days on, four days off, five days on, four days off, five days on, five days off, repeating monthly
- PensionWashington State Retirement plan (LEOFF)
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsIf you are an out of state candidate a copy of your academy curriculum/syllabus hours will be required to attend equivalency academy.
How Bellingham PD compares nearby
All 8 Bellingham Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Bellingham PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Bellingham | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham PD | Hiring | $84,264 | — | None | |
| Whatcom County Sheriff | Hiring | $85,509 | +$1,245 | None | |
| Lynden PD | Hiring | $87,348 | +$3,084 | None | |
| Anacortes PD | Hiring | $81,891 | −$2,373 | None | |
| Sedro Woolley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Blaine PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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