What Washington State Patrol pays
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$134,940
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.
Hiring bonus
$10,000 for new officers, The first $5,000 will be awarded on successful completion of the Trooper Basic Training Class. The second $5,000 will be awarded after successful completion of a probationary period as a Trooper..
Applicants are eligible for a $10,000 retention bonus.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Washington State Patrol
Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet
WACloses Oct 31, 2026$10,000 bonus$71,408startingWashington State Patrol Lateral Trooper
WACloses Dec 15, 2026$102,600starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age19.5
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Schedulerotating shifts
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Washington State Patrol compares nearby
All Washington departments3 nearby departments start higher than Washington State Patrol.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Washington State Patrol | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Patrol | Hiring | $71,408 | — | $10,000 | |
| Olympia PD | Hiring | Not published | — | None | |
| Tumwater PD | Hiring | $84,612 | +$13,204 | None | |
| Lacey PD | Hiring | $96,538 | +$25,130 | None | |
| Tenino PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Thurston County Sheriff | Hiring | $86,544 | +$15,136 | None |
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