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 6
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Marcus Matusky serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Brandon Mcdougald works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Brandon earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Chad Mclaughlin 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
Thomas Mclaughlin 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
Matthew Merritt is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Rene Miller is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Bryan Mills works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Bryan earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Matthew Newsome is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Katrina Odell works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Katrina earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Nathan Patterson 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
Wesley Phillips 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
Alex Pratt works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Alex earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Melody Rios works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Melody earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Matthew Roberson is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Jacob Rogers is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Eric Rusher is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Travis Sauer is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Trent Schroeder is a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Keith Semler works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Keith earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Cory Simmons works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Cory earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Samuel Specht serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Brendan Sullivan works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Brendan earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Jeffery Thompson 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
Christopher Toman works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Christopher earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
Eric Walter works as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Eric earned $182,998 in 2024.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Nathan Worthen serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Noah Zech serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,998.
Manager 3, General Government - L17 Spd/Seattle Police Department
Clayton Harrington Iii holds the role of Manager 3, General Government - L17 Spd at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,229.
Strategic Advisor 3, Finance,Budget,And Accounting/Seattle Police Department
Carrie Jones is a Strategic Advisor 3, Finance,Budget,And Accounting at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,229.
Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Linda Cook serves as a Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,104.
Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Joshua Goodwin serves as a Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,104.
Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor/Seattle Police Department
Ryan Kennard is a Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,104.
Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Kyle Kizzier serves as a Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,104.
Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor/Seattle Police Department
Corey Lapinsky is a Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $182,104.
Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor/Seattle Police Department
Scott Schenck holds the role of Police Sergeant-Academy Instructor at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,104.
Police Sergeant-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
Richard Bonesteel holds the role of Police Sergeant-Patrol at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,462.
Police Sergeant-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Michael Dunckle serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,462.
Police Sergeant-Patrol/Seattle Police Department
At Seattle Police Department, Gabriel Shank serves as a Police Sergeant-Patrol. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,462.
Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt/Seattle Police Department
Leandra Craft works as a Strategic Advisor 3, Exempt for Seattle Police Department. Leandra earned $178,859 in 2024.
Manager 2, General Government - L17 Spd/Seattle Police Department
Traci Dougherty is a Manager 2, General Government - L17 Spd at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $176,550.