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Seattle Police Department pay scale Police Officer (Sworn Officer, Step 1) · Seattle
A police officer (sworn officer, step 1) with Seattle Police Department starts at $117,792 and reaches $154,248 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $79,678
- Starting pay
- $117,792
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $154,248
- Years to top
- 4.5 years
Monthly x12; annual figures match those published by SPD. Academy pay $6,639.84/month x12 = $79,678.
Police Officer (Sworn Officer, Step 1) step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit (academy) | — | $6,640 / month | $79,678 |
| 1 | — | $9,816 / month | $117,792 |
| 2 | — | $10,528 / month | $126,336 |
| 3 | — | $11,006 / month | $132,072 |
| 4 | — | $11,427 / month | $137,124 |
| 5 | — | $12,002 / month | $144,024 |
| 6 | — | $12,854 / month | $154,248 |
Notes
Recruits earn $6,639.84 a month while in the academy. After graduation, sworn officers move through 6 steps and reach the top step at 54 months. Overtime and compensatory time are paid at time and a half.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Seattle Police Department police officer (sworn officer, step 1)?
Base pay starts at $117,792 a year, before overtime and incentives. Monthly x12; annual figures match those published by SPD. Academy pay $6,639.84/month x12 = $79,678.
How much does a Seattle Police Department police officer (sworn officer, step 1) make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $154,248 a year, reached after about 4.5 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Seattle Police Department recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $79,678 a year.
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