What Thurston County Sheriff pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$113,772
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$108,348
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Thurston County Sheriff
Washington State Certified Lateral Corrections Deputy
Olympia, WAContinuous$6,278/mostartingOut of State Certified Lateral Corrections Deputy
Olympia, WAContinuous$6,278/mostartingEntry Corrections Deputy
Olympia, WAContinuous$6,278/mostartingWashington State Certified Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Olympia, WAContinuous$7,428/mostartingOut of State Certified Lateral Deputy Sheriff
Olympia, WAContinuous$7,428/mostartingCJTC Certified Deputy Sheriff
WAContinuous$7,212/mostartingEntry Deputy Sheriff
Olympia, WAContinuous$7,428/mostartingCJTC Certified Corrections Deputy
WAContinuous$6,155/mostartingJuvenile Detention Officer - Non Regular
Olympia, WAContinuous$26.49/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Academy paid by departmentNo
- Lateral termsMust have been employed with a law enforcement agency in Washington State within the prior 12 months.
How Thurston County Sheriff compares nearby
All 8 Olympia Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Thurston County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Thurston County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County Sheriff | Hiring | $86,544 | — | None | |
| Lacey PD | Hiring | $96,538 | +$9,994 | None | |
| Tenino PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Tumwater PD | Hiring | $84,612 | −$1,932 | None | |
| Olympia PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Yelm PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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