Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Washington
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Washington earn a median of $102,080 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,160
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,120; the top 10% earn over $132,200. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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- Customs and Border Protection Officers$102,080 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
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- Security Guards$47,100 median in Washington
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$115,790 median in Washington
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Washington
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Washington?
The median is $102,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,120 and the top 10% earn over $132,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+34% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.