What Lakewood PD pays
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$118,404
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 20 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Lakewood PD
Police Officer - Entry Level
Lakewood, WAOpen$7,422/mostartingLateral Police Officer
Lakewood, WAOpen$7,422/mostarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required0 years
How Lakewood PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Lakewood PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Lakewood | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood PD | Hiring | $89,064 | — | None | |
| University Place PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Steilacoom PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fircrest PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pierce County Sheriff | Hiring | $93,517 | +$4,453 | $25,000 | |
| Fife PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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