What Mercer Island PD pays
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$132,964
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 22 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$40,000 for certified laterals, Paid in three (3) installments: $5,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $17,000 following successful completion of the 12-month probationary period and $17,000 following successful completion six months of permanent employment status after the probationary period..
The City is now offering a $40,000 hiring bonus for lateral police officers!!!Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Mercer Island PD
Entry Level Police Officer
Mercer Island, WAOpen$88,483startingPolice Officer - Lateral ($40K Hiring Bonus)
Mercer Island, WAContinuous$40,000 bonus$88,824starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
How Mercer Island PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Mercer Island PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Mercer Island | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Island PD | Hiring | $88,483 | — | $40,000 | |
| Bellevue PD | Hiring | $100,260 | +$11,777 | $30,000 | |
| Black Diamond PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carnation PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Duvall PD | Hiring | $80,371 | −$8,112 | None | |
| Federal Way PD | Hiring | $88,308 | −$175 | $40,000 |
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