Police officer salaries
Police officer salaries
Recruits entering the Police Academy begin earning benefits within 30 days of hire.
Police Recruit Salary
| STEP | HOURLY | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit | $33.44 | $5,818 | N/A - Salary during Academy |
Entry Level Salary
Once you become a sworn police officer, the salary schedule is as follows:
Sworn Police Salary Scale
| STEP | HOURLY | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEP 1 (Sworn Ofc.) |
$40.06 | $6,970 | $83,640 |
| STEP 2 (6 Months) |
$42.96 | $7,475 | $89,700 |
| STEP 3 (18 Months) |
$44.91 | $7,814 | $93,768 |
| STEP 4 (30 Months) |
$46.64 | $8,115 | $97,380 |
| STEP 5 (42 Months) |
$48.98 | $8,522 | $102,270 |
| STEP 6 (54 Months) |
$52.45 | $9,126 | $109,512 |
- Overtime and compensatory time is paid at time and 1/2, with a 3-hour minimum for court and off-duty call outs.
Lateral Salary
- Pay for Lateral Officers range between STEP 3 and 5, depending on experience.
- Laterals will attain STEP 6 after the successful completion of STEP 5.
- Overtime and compensatory time is paid at time and 1/2, with a 3-hour minimum for court and off-duty call outs.
Lateral Police Salary Scale
| STEP | HOURLY | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEP 3 (24-41 Mos Experience) |
$44.91 | $7,814 | $93,768 |
| STEP 4 (42-53 Mos Experience) |
$46.64 | $8,115 | $97,380 |
| STEP 5 (54+ Mos Experience) |
$48.98 | $8,522 | $102,264 |
Longevity Pay for Entry and Lateral Officers
- 2% Body worn video pay effective after 1 year probationary period.
Longevity Pay Schedule
(Years in service with SPD)
| Patrol Longevity | Non-Patrol Longevity |
|---|---|
| 7 Years - 2% | 7 Years - 2% |
| 10 Years - 6% | 10 Years - 4% |
| 15 Years - 11% | 15 Years - 6% |
| 20 Years - 12% | 20 Years - 8% |
| 25 Years - 14% | 25 Years - 10% |
| 30 Years - 16% | 30 Years - 12% |
Benefits
Hiring Incentives
Entry-level - $7,500 Hiring Incentive
Lateral - $30,000 Hiring Incentive
- Half of the hiring incentive will be paid in the first paycheck and the second half upon completion of any probationary period established by the Public Safety Civil Service Rules.
- Hiring incentives paid to new recruits, lateral transfers, and reinstated officers who leave Seattle Police Department employment before five years of completed service must be paid back to the City.
Uniforms and Equipment
Uniform Allowance: Yearly uniform allowance of $550.
Equipment issued by SPD: Glock 9 mm, or .40 caliber duty weapon and take home portable police radio. Laterals have options for .45 caliber.
Vacation and Benefits
As part of the largest city in the Northwest, the City of Seattle offers generous leave and family coverage. Benefits begin the first day of Academy Training:
- 10 Paid Holidays plus
16 hours Personal Holiday - 12 Days paid Vacation per year to start. Accrual increases with Longevity.
- 12 Days paid Sick Leave
(can be used for spouse/domestic partner, child or parent)
(unlimited accrual) - Enrollment in Washington State LEOFF2 Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)
(City Matches up to $4,380 per year) - Premium and Incentive pay depending on assignment
Medical
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Benefits start within 30 days of being hired.
- No extra cost for Dependants Coverage and Domestic Partner Coverage is available.
Providers
Retirement: LEOFF2 RETIREMENT
Medical: AETNA | KAISER PERMANENTE
Dental: DELTA DENTAL | DENKOR
Vision: VSP
Relief Association: SPRA
The mountains, the water, the trees and the endless natural beauty, all combined with a bustling city and vibrant neighborhoods, that's Seattle. Seattle has long been one of America's most sought-after places to live, raise a family and just enjoy life. In Seattle, community is everything to our officers, and to our community our officers are friends, family and neighbors. The Seattle Police Department respects the history and traditions of Seattle, our uniform patch is a replica of the City of Seattle Logo, which was created to honor Chief Seattle (Sealth). You will see the same logo on our vehicles.