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 27
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Molly Thiessen serves as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,435.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle Police Department
Tai Yin works as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu for Seattle Police Department. Tai earned $131,435 in 2024.
Finance Analyst,Senior-Bu/Seattle Police Department
Esmat Bahandori holds the role of Finance Analyst,Senior-Bu at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,832.
Latent Print Examiner,Senior/Seattle Police Department
Kelli Anderson works as a Latent Print Examiner,Senior for Seattle Police Department. Kelli earned $130,000 in 2024.
Latent Print Examiner,Senior/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Alexandra Matt serves as a Latent Print Examiner,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,000.
911 Emergency Communication Analyst/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Susan Tait serves as a 911 Emergency Communication Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,750.
Police Officer-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Brandon Ashford Deshazo works as a Police Officer-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Brandon earned $128,939 in 2024.
Community Crisis Responder Sup/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Zeva Andrignis serves as a Community Crisis Responder Sup. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,877.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu/Seattle Police Department
Michael Cunningham holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,360.
Executive Assistant Bu/Seattle Police Department
Amber Matthews holds the role of Executive Assistant Bu at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,360.
Safety and Health Specialist-Bu/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Charles Scoma serves as a Safety and Health Specialist-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,360.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Tristan Gasset holds the role of Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Sunshine Agredano works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Sunshine earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Sam Aiello works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Sam earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Anvar Aladinov works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Anvar earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Will Au serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Cesar Baez Mendoza serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Jaxen Barnes is a Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Ramon Bayer is a Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Sergio Belalcazar Cano serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Emilio Belman holds the role of Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Nathan Bender serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Kohl Bonser works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Kohl earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Chellby Bragg is a Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Allen Brazier holds the role of Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Erik Brennecke holds the role of Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Donald Buechner holds the role of Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Sean Butz holds the role of Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Brigham Cabrera Gamez serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Xavier Cameron works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Xavier earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Andres Carrasquillo serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Sean Carver is a Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, David Castellanos serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Atipat Chipthamrong works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Atipat earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Nate Clemons is a Police Officer- Student at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Anthony Clyde serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Izaac Coppage works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Izaac earned $125,861 in 2024.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Natalie Cornwall serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Anh Dao serves as a Police Officer- Student. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,861.
Police Officer- Student/Seattle Police Department
Brandon Davis works as a Police Officer- Student for Seattle Police Department. Brandon earned $125,861 in 2024.