Police Officer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median police officer in the Seattle area earns $115,120 a year ($55.35 an hour), 51% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 13% above the Washington median ($102,080). Half of the 4,520 police officers there earn between $101,820 and $126,950.
Median $115,120
10th: $94,29090th: $136,110
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,290 | $79,120 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $101,820 | $92,930 | $59,290 |
| Median | $115,120 | $102,080 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $126,950 | $118,480 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $136,110 | $132,200 | $115,120 |
| Average | $114,880 | $104,140 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,520 | 9,160 | 670,520 |
Seattle, WA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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Check my payPolice officer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
- Denver, CO: $101,970
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- Correctional Officer: $81,550
- Security Guard: $47,490
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.