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 4
Police Sergeant-Motorcycle-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Brian Kokesh is a Police Sergeant-Motorcycle-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Brian Rees works as a Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Brian earned $185,640 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Joseph Renick is a Police Sergeant-Diver-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Steven Stone serves as a Police Sergeant-Swat-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, David Sullivan serves as a Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,640.
Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Mika Walior is a Police Sergeant-Hostage Neg-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $185,640.
Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt/Seattle Police Department
Jameelah Cage holds the role of Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,787.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Terry Bailey is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Nicholas Burk serves as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol. Their 2024 pay totaled $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Stephen Corbin works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol for Seattle Police Department. Stephen earned $183,872 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
William Dausner works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol for Seattle Police Department. William earned $183,872 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Jason Dewey holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Corey George works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol for Seattle Police Department. Corey earned $183,872 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Lance Gilmore is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Scott Hatzenbuehler works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol for Seattle Police Department. Scott earned $183,872 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Thomas Heller works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol for Seattle Police Department. Thomas earned $183,872 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Andrea Herrera is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Kevin Jones holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Travis Jordon works as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol for Seattle Police Department. Travis earned $183,872 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Elizabeth Kennedy serves as a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol. Their 2024 pay totaled $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Ryan Levens holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Patrick Michaud is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Erin Nicholson holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Derek Ristau is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Stephen Sperry is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Juan Tovar is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Brian Whicker holds the role of Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,872.
Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Noah Winningham is a Police Sergeant-Detective-Non Patrol at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $183,872.
Manager 3, General Government - L17 Spd/Seattle Police Department
Pepper Bojang-Jackson holds the role of Manager 3, General Government - L17 Spd at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,518.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Audi Acuesta is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
David Allen holds the role of Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Anthony Baily works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Anthony earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Nicholas Baker is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Steven Bale holds the role of Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Adam Beatty holds the role of Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Ryan Beck serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Justin Bedford works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Justin earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Anthony Belgarde serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Eric Beseler serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Nathan Biddle holds the role of Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,998.