What Seattle PD pays
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$154,248
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 14 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Seattle PD
Seattle Police Chief
Seattle, WAContinuous$234,294startingIntermittent Municipal Court Marshal
Seattle, WAOpen$45.72/hrstartingPolice Officer LATERAL (Experienced Officers)
Seattle, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$132,072startingPolice Officer ENTRY-LEVEL
Seattle, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$117,792starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral terms*Out- of-state candidates must make travel arrangements, at their own expense, to participate in-person for this portion of the recruitment process.*
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Tattoo policyAll tattoos, branding (intentional burning of skin to create a design), voluntary disfigurement (marring or spoiling of the appearance or shape of a body part), or scarification (intentional cutting of the skin to create a design) shall be carefully reviewed by SMC on a case-by-case basis.
- ScheduleShift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.
How Seattle PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Seattle PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Seattle | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle PD | Hiring | $95,098 | — | None | |
| Bellevue PD | Hiring | $100,260 | +$5,162 | $30,000 | |
| Black Diamond PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Carnation PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Duvall PD | Hiring | $80,371 | −$14,727 | None | |
| Federal Way PD | Hiring | $88,308 | −$6,790 | $40,000 |
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