What Sumner PD pays
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$121,389
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 21 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for certified laterals, paid in two increments (50% at hire and 50% upon successful completion of 12 month probationary period).
$20,000 dollar hiring bonus paid in two increments (50% at hire and 50% upon successful completion of 12 month probationary period)Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Sumner PD
Exceptional Entry Police Officer **INCENTIVE BONUS**
Sumner, WAContinuous$10,000 bonus$88,566startingLateral Police Officer **INCENTIVE BONUS**
Sumner, WAContinuous$20,000 bonus$88,566startingEntry Level Police Officer
Sumner, WAContinuous$88,566starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsMust possess a current WSCJTC Peace Officer Certification or meet the out of state equivalency requirements of WAC 139-05-210.
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Sumner PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Sumner PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Sumner | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner PD | Hiring | $88,566 | — | $20,000 | |
| Puyallup PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pacific PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Milton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Algona PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Auburn PD | Hiring | $108,386 | +$19,820 | $30,000 |
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