verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Police Officer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$102,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.08/hr
▲ 34% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
9,160
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,390 #4 of 51

Police Officer pay in Washington, explained

Police officers in Washington earn a median of $102,080 per year ($49.08 per hour), which is 34% above the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $79,120, while the most experienced police officers reach about $132,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $102,080 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $102,080 is worth about $95,390 in national buying power — ranking Washington #4 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,120
$38.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,080
$49.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,200
$63.56/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $102,080 $95,390
Oregon $88,140 $85,274 +$13,940
Idaho $66,990 $70,151 +$35,090

Police Officer in Washington: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Washington?

Police officers in Washington earn a median of $102,080 per year ($49.08 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Washington pay police officers well?

At $102,080, Washington pays 34% above the national median for police officers. An estimated 9,160 work in the state.

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