salary$95,660 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,920per year
Jobs in the area600people work this job
Can a police officer afford Spokane?
Cheap. Rent of $1,489 a month takes 18.7% 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 Spokane, WA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area is $95,660 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $68,540 and $104,920.
Can a police officer afford to live in Spokane?
Typical rent of $1,489 a month takes 18.7% of the median police officer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.