salary$115,120 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,110per year
Jobs in the area4,520people work this job
Can a police officer afford Seattle?
OK. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 23.7% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $115,120 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $94,290 and $136,110.
Can a police officer afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 23.7% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.