What Pierce County Sheriff pays
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$123,760
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 16 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$25,000 for certified laterals.
New lateral hires receive a hiring incentive of $25,000Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Pierce County Sheriff
Corrections Deputy - Lateral
Tacoma, WAContinuous$25,000 bonus$39.10/hrstartingCorrections Deputy - Entry Level
Tacoma, WAContinuous$10,000 bonus$39.10/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff - Entry Level
Tacoma, WAContinuous$10,000 bonus$44.96/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff - Lateral
Tacoma, WAContinuous$25,000 bonus$44.96/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Pierce County Sheriff compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Pierce County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County Sheriff | Hiring | $93,517 | — | $25,000 | |
| Fife PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Fircrest PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Ruston PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| University Place PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Milton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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