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Washington State Patrol pay scale Limited dataTrooper
A trooper with Washington State Patrol starts at $91,332 and reaches $125,892 at top step.
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $70,008
- Starting pay
- $91,332
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $125,892
- Years to top
- 5 years
Monthly x 12 (matches the yearly figures published).
Incentive pay
- Associate's degree: 2%
- Bachelor's degree: 4%
- Geography pay: 10% King County, 5% Snohomish County, 3% Pierce County, 7% outposts
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Shift differential
- 5% for night shift
Notes
Cadets earn $5,834 a month in training, and newly commissioned troopers start at $7,611 a month. Troopers with five or more years earn $10,491 a month. Geography pay of 3% to 10% applies in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties and outposts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Washington State Patrol trooper?
Base pay starts at $91,332 a year, before overtime and incentives. Monthly x 12 (matches the yearly figures published).
How much does a Washington State Patrol trooper make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $125,892 a year, reached after about 5 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Washington State Patrol recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $70,008 a year.
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