How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Washington?
$102,100a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Washington. That is $49.08 an hour or $8,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.08
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,120Median: $102,100Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 25th | $92,930 | $44.68 | |
| Median | $102,100 | $49.08 | |
| 75th | $118,500 | $56.96 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.56 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $115,100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $104,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $101,800 |
| Bremerton, WA | $101,400 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $100,500 |
| Olympia, WA | $99,810 |
| Yakima, WA | $98,340 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $98,030 |
| Portland, OR | $97,200 |
| Spokane, WA | $95,660 |
| Longview, WA | $94,930 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $83,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 1. California | $118,900 |
| 2. Washington | $102,100 |
| 3. Illinois | $100,500 |
| 4. Alaska | $99,130 |
| 5. Colorado | $97,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $49.08 ($102,100 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $102,100 against $76,210 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Washington rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $115,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.