What Whatcom County Sheriff pays
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$167,952
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.
Open jobs at Whatcom County Sheriff
Conflict Deputy I, II or Senior, DOQ
Bellingham, WAOpen$106,198startingCorrections Deputy (Entry Level and Lateral)
Bellingham, WAOpen$32.84/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff (Entry Level and Lateral)
Bellingham, WAOpen$41.11/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral experience required2 years
How Whatcom County Sheriff compares nearby
All 8 Bellingham Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Whatcom County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Whatcom County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom County Sheriff | Hiring | $85,509 | — | None | |
| Bellingham PD | Hiring | $84,264 | −$1,245 | None | |
| Lynden PD | Hiring | $87,348 | +$1,839 | None | |
| Anacortes PD | Hiring | $81,891 | −$3,618 | None | |
| Sedro Woolley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Blaine PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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