What King County Sheriff pays
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$134,285
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 13 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals, receive $10,000 on your first paycheck and $15,000 when you pass probation, with a three (3) year commitment.
$25,000 for lateral candidates; receive $10,000 on your first paycheck and $15,000 when you pass probation, with a three (3) year commitment.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at King County Sheriff
Lateral Deputy Sheriff
WACloses Dec 31, 2026$25,000 bonus$46.11/hrstartingExceptional Entry Level Deputy Sheriff
WACloses Dec 31, 2026$46.11/hrstartingEntry Level Deputy Sheriff
WACloses Dec 31, 2026$95,909starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Schedule24/7 position, shift of day, swing, or graveyard are determined on need and assigned location. Schedule is dependent upon assignment. Patrol assignments are typically rotating ten-hour shifts on a "four days on, three days off, four days on, four days off" schedule.
- Take-home carYes
- Minimum age20.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral termsIf living outside of Washington state, you must be certified as a law enforcement officer and meet the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission WAC requirements. Out-of-state Exceptional Entry Deputies will be required to complete an 80-hour equivalency academy upon hire.
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How King County Sheriff compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than King County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs King County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County Sheriff | Hiring | $95,909 | — | $25,000 | |
| Burien PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Seatac PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Clyde Hill PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Yarrow Point PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Kirkland PD | Hiring | $96,731 | +$822 | $25,000 |
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