What Bothell PD pays
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$131,944
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 6 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$50,000 for certified laterals, $30,000 paid upon hire (first day on job). $20,000 paid upon successful completion of the probationary period..
LATERAL OFFICER HIRING BONUS OF $50,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Bothell PD
Police Officer - Entry Level
Bothell, WAContinuous$101,055startingPolice Officer: Exceptional-Entry
Bothell, WAContinuous$101,055startingPolice Officer - Lateral
Bothell, WAContinuous$50,000 bonus$101,055starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Scheduletwelve 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, within a 28 day cycle
- Lateral experience required3 years
How Bothell PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Bothell | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell PD | Hiring | $101,055 | — | $50,000 | |
| Kenmore PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lake Forest Park PD | Hiring | $90,348 | −$10,707 | None | |
| Brier PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mountlake Terrace PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kirkland PD | Hiring | $96,731 | −$4,324 | $25,000 |
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