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Police Officer Salary in Washington (2026)
$49.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,643/year ($6,720/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,160 Police Officer jobs in Washington (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Police Officer salary of $102,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $80,643 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $102,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,628 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,809 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,643 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,720 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Washington?
- The median Police Officer salary in Washington is $102,080 per year ($49.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,930 and $118,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $102,080, a single filer in Washington takes home about $80,643 per year ($6,720 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 9,160 Police Officer jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.