What Lake Stevens PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$118,742
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 15 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals, one-half upon hire and one-half upon completion of probation. Ends Oct 1, 2029.
Up to $25,000 bonus and $5,000 moving expenses: $15,000 for 1-2 years of experience $20,000 for 2-5 years of experience $25,000 for 5 or more years of experienceJob posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Lake Stevens PD
Entry Level Advanced Police Officer
Lake Stevens, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$94,065startingEntry Level Police Officer
Lake Stevens, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$94,065startingPolice Officer - Lateral (up to $25,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 moving expenses) (2026-00003)
Lake Stevens, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$25,000 bonus$94,065starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- SchedulePopular 12-hour rotating patrol schedule with 3-days-on/3-days-off
- PensionWashington State LEOFF II retirement system
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Lake Stevens PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Lake Stevens PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lake Stevens | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens PD | Hiring | $94,065 | — | $25,000 | |
| Darrington PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Gold Bar PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Granite Falls PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Index PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lynnwood PD | Closes in 4 days | $102,294 | +$8,229 | $25,000 |
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