What Tacoma PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$136,573
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$123,864
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 8 of 29 Seattle-Tacoma Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Tacoma PD
Police Officer Recruit (Entry Level)
Tacoma, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$47.39/hrstartingPolice Officer (Experienced Lateral)
Tacoma, WACloses Dec 31, 2026$98,571starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedule4/10
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsOut-of-state lateral commission must be approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Tacoma PD compares nearby
All 78 Seattle-Tacoma Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Tacoma | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma PD | Hiring | $98,571 | — | None | |
| Bonney Lake PD | Hiring | $96,288 | −$2,283 | None | |
| Buckley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dupont PD | Hiring | $81,136 | −$17,435 | None | |
| Eatonville PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Edgewood PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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