City of Seattle / Seattle Police Department
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Douglas Raguso works as a Police Lieutenant for Seattle Police Department. Douglas earned $216,840 in 2024.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
James Sather is a Police Lieutenant at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $216,840.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Nathan Shopay works as a Police Lieutenant for Seattle Police Department. Nathan earned $216,840 in 2024.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Adam Thorp is a Police Lieutenant at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $216,840.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Nathaniel Upton works as a Police Lieutenant for Seattle Police Department. Nathaniel earned $216,840 in 2024.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Jason Verhoff serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2024 pay totaled $216,840.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Yanal Vwich works as a Police Lieutenant for Seattle Police Department. Yanal earned $216,840 in 2024.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Joshua Ziemer is a Police Lieutenant at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $216,840.
Police Lieutenant-Wc/Seattle Police Department
Kirk Waldorf is a Police Lieutenant-Wc at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $214,760.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
Anthony Bennett holds the role of Police Lieutenant at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $208,499.
Executive 2/Seattle Police Department
Nelson Leese is a Executive 2 at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $207,210.
Police Lieutenant-Wc/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Joseph Belfiore Iii serves as a Police Lieutenant-Wc. Their 2024 pay totaled $206,294.
Police Lieutenant-Wc/Seattle Police Department
Michael Shin is a Police Lieutenant-Wc at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $206,294.
Police Lieutenant/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Michael Eastman serves as a Police Lieutenant. Their 2024 pay totaled $200,283.
Executive 2/Seattle Police Department
Alison Holcomb works as a Executive 2 for Seattle Police Department. Alison earned $199,243 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 3, General Government/Seattle Police Department
Loren Atherley is a Strategic Advisor 3, General Government at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $193,107.
Manager 3, General Government - L17 Spd/Seattle Police Department
Tara Collings is a Manager 3, General Government - L17 Spd at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $193,107.
Manager 3, General Government/Seattle Police Department
Alyssa Pulliam holds the role of Manager 3, General Government at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,795.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Bomb Squad/Seattle Police Department
Aaron Keating is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Bomb Squad at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $192,712.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Bomb Squad/Seattle Police Department
James Lee works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Bomb Squad for Seattle Police Department. James earned $192,712 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 3, General Government/Seattle Police Department
Stephen Tripp holds the role of Strategic Advisor 3, General Government at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,986.
Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Kevin Haistings is a Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $189,176.
Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Ian Stuart works as a Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Ian earned $189,176 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Edward Yamamoto is a Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $189,176.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department
Cliff Borjeson is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department
Samuel Byrd works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide for Seattle Police Department. Samuel earned $187,408 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Aaron Dalan is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Csi/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Mark Grinstead serves as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Csi. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Thomas Hanley serves as a Police Sergeant-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Shawn Martinell works as a Police Sergeant-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Shawn earned $187,408 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Jeffrey Page holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department
Jennifer Samson is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department
Andrew Zwaschka holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,408.
Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Camilo Depina is a Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Jason Diamond serves as a Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Motorcycle-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Jason Domholt is a Police Sergeant-Motorcycle-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
John Duus works as a Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. John earned $185,640 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Canine-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Corey Fleming holds the role of Police Sergeant-Canine-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Motorcycle-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Dean Ikei works as a Police Sergeant-Motorcycle-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Dean earned $185,640 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, James Kim Jr serves as a Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,640.