Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $114,200 +49.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.90
10th percentile $89,310
90th percentile $135,810
Employed locally 4,070
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,310
    25th
    $100,240
    50th (median)
    $114,200
    75th
    $119,630
    90th
    $135,810

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 101% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Bellingham, WA $104,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Washington $102,640

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,400
    Firefighters $102,220
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $128,800
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Seattle, WA is $54.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.44 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Seattle, WA is 49.7% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Seattle?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $89,310 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,240.