What Federal Way PD pays
How we get pay dataTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 23 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$40,000 for certified laterals, paid in four installments. The following installments: first upon meeting requirements for the Equivalency Academy (medical clearance and firearms qualification) of $5,000; second successful completion of the six month probationary period of $10,000; third at one year anniversary date of hire of $10,000; and final at eighteen month anniversary for $15,000..
Hiring bonus of $40,000 for experienced police officersJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Federal Way PD
Police Officer - Recruit/Entry Level
Federal Way, WAContinuous$88,308startingPolice Officer - Lateral/Experienced
Federal Way, WAContinuous$40,000 bonus$88,308starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsminimum of one year of continuous law enforcement employment at a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency as a police officer performing the essential duties on patrol, and no more than 18 months break in service or a former police officer with the Federal Way Police Department with no more than 5 years break in service
- Lateral experience required1 years
- ScheduleEmployees are assigned shifts covering all twenty-four hours, seven days a week.
How Federal Way PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Federal Way PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Federal Way | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way PD | Hiring | $88,308 | — | $40,000 | |
| Bellevue PD | Hiring | $100,260 | +$11,952 | $30,000 | |
| Black Diamond PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carnation PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Duvall PD | Hiring | $80,371 | −$7,937 | None | |
| Issaquah PD | Hiring | $98,150 | +$9,842 | None |
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