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City of Seattle / Seattle Police Department

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Seattle Police Department

Source file: City of Seattle — Wage Data / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Seattle Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2024, this agency had 1,649 employees with median total compensation of $156,728; the highest distinct record was $373,443.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$236.7M
Employees
1,649
Median total
$156,728
Highest record
$373,443

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,649 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($156,728) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$143,523 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$82,222
$117,333
$156,728
$159,786
$182,998

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $182,998 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,222. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Liliya Nesteruk

Police Officer-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Liliya Nesteruk is a Police Officer-Swat-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $161,346.

Dwayne Pirak

Police Officer-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Dwayne Pirak works as a Police Officer-Swat-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Dwayne earned $161,346 in 2024.

Kame Spencer

Police Officer-Canine-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Kame Spencer serves as a Police Officer-Canine-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $161,346.

Terry Whalen

Police Officer-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Terry Whalen is a Police Officer-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $161,346.

Chad Zentner

Police Officer-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Chad Zentner holds the role of Police Officer-Swat-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $161,346.

Michael Virgilio

Police Officer-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Michael Virgilio is a Police Officer-Swat-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $161,346.

Joseph Binder

Police Officer-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Joseph Binder holds the role of Police Officer-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $161,346.

Yves Luc

Police Officer-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$161,346
Base pay
$161,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,346
Hourly rate
$78

Yves Luc works as a Police Officer-Swat-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Yves earned $161,346 in 2024.

Elena Blackmore

Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,827
Base pay
$159,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,827
Hourly rate
$77

Elena Blackmore is a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $159,827.

Jason Anderson

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Jason Anderson serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Monique Avery

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Monique Avery holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

German Barreto

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

German Barreto is a Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $159,786.

Jayme Beecroft

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Jayme Beecroft serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Robert Belshay

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Robert Belshay is a Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $159,786.

Kaitlyn Breault

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Kaitlyn Breault serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

James Bulawa

Police Officer-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

James Bulawa works as a Police Officer-Detective-Patrol for Seattle Police Department. James earned $159,786 in 2024.

Heather Burr

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Heather Burr holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Tammie Case

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Tammie Case serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Dorina Davis

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Dorina Davis holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Ryan Ellis

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Ryan Ellis works as a Police Officer-Detective for Seattle Police Department. Ryan earned $159,786 in 2024.

Wesley Friesen

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Wesley Friesen works as a Police Officer-Detective for Seattle Police Department. Wesley earned $159,786 in 2024.

Carry Godeke

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Carry Godeke serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Shaunte Gray-Mcvey

Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Shaunte Gray-Mcvey works as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Shaunte earned $159,786 in 2024.

Jason Hoppers

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Jason Hoppers serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Roger Ishimitsu

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Roger Ishimitsu serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Michael Lancaster

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Michael Lancaster holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Matthew Lilje

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Matthew Lilje serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Eric Munoz

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Eric Munoz works as a Police Officer-Detective for Seattle Police Department. Eric earned $159,786 in 2024.

Christopher Myers

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Christopher Myers holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

James Olson

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

James Olson holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Lydia Penate

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Lydia Penate holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Derek Sandbeck

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Derek Sandbeck works as a Police Officer-Detective for Seattle Police Department. Derek earned $159,786 in 2024.

Jessica Saucerman

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Jessica Saucerman holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Brett Schoenberg

Police Officer-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Brett Schoenberg holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Jaraea Shepherd

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Jaraea Shepherd serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Andre Sinn

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Andre Sinn holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.

Elizabeth Wareing

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Elizabeth Wareing serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Andrew Wilkes

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Andrew Wilkes is a Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $159,786.

Michael Yahia

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle Police Department, Michael Yahia serves as a Police Officer-Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,786.

Jin Lee

Police Officer-Detective/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$159,786
Base pay
$159,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,786
Hourly rate
$77

Jin Lee holds the role of Police Officer-Detective at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,786.