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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
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

$46,758$244,317+

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

Highest-paid first / page 8

John Novak

Police Officer-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$164,424
Base pay
$164,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,424
Hourly rate
$79

At Seattle Police Department, John Novak serves as a Police Officer-Diver-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,424.

Kevin Oshikawa-Clay

Police Officer-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$164,424
Base pay
$164,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,424
Hourly rate
$79

Kevin Oshikawa-Clay works as a Police Officer-Diver-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Kevin earned $164,424 in 2024.

Stephen Smith Jr

Police Officer-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$164,424
Base pay
$164,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,424
Hourly rate
$79

At Seattle Police Department, Stephen Smith Jr serves as a Police Officer-Diver-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,424.

Brian Thomas

Police Officer-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$164,424
Base pay
$164,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,424
Hourly rate
$79

Brian Thomas holds the role of Police Officer-Diver-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,424.

Kenneth Turner Jr

Police Officer-Diver-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$164,424
Base pay
$164,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,424
Hourly rate
$79

Kenneth Turner Jr holds the role of Police Officer-Diver-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,424.

Jonathan Cole

Strategic Advisor 2, General Government/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$163,800
Base pay
$163,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,800
Hourly rate
$79

At Seattle Police Department, Jonathan Cole serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,800.

Matthew Atkinson

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Matthew Atkinson holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Matthew Blackburn

Police Officer-Detective-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Matthew Blackburn serves as a Police Officer-Detective-Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Denise Bouldin

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Denise Bouldin holds the role of Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Amy Branham

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Amy Branham is a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

Azrielle Briskey

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Azrielle Briskey works as a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide for Seattle Police Department. Azrielle earned $162,864 in 2024.

Megan Bruneau

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Megan Bruneau serves as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Edward Chan

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Edward Chan works as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Edward earned $162,864 in 2024.

Terry Chin

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Terry Chin holds the role of Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Christopher Coles

Police Officer-Detective-Fit/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Christopher Coles serves as a Police Officer-Detective-Fit. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Danial Conine

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Danial Conine holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Alan Cruise

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Alan Cruise holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Daniel Erickson

Police Officer-Detective-Fit/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Daniel Erickson is a Police Officer-Detective-Fit at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

Ashley Fitzgerald

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Ashley Fitzgerald serves as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Daljit Gill

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Daljit Gill works as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Daljit earned $162,864 in 2024.

Lisa Haakenstad

Police Officer-Detective-Csi/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Lisa Haakenstad is a Police Officer-Detective-Csi at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

Patricia Hayden

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Patricia Hayden serves as a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Richard Huntington

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Richard Huntington serves as a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Wade Jones

Police Officer-Detective-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Wade Jones holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Stephen Knapp

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Stephen Knapp holds the role of Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Aimee Laclaire

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Aimee Laclaire serves as a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Pete Lazarou

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Pete Lazarou works as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Pete earned $162,864 in 2024.

William Miller

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, William Miller serves as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Rolf Norton

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Rolf Norton works as a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide for Seattle Police Department. Rolf earned $162,864 in 2024.

Timothy Oliverson

Police Officer-Detective-Fit/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Timothy Oliverson holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Fit at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Marcos Ortiz Jr.

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Marcos Ortiz Jr. is a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

Leroy Outlaw Iii

Police Officer-Detective-Fit/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Leroy Outlaw Iii is a Police Officer-Detective-Fit at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

Joshua Rurey

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

At Seattle Police Department, Joshua Rurey serves as a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,864.

Miko Santiago

Police Officer-Detective-Patrol-Bwv/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Miko Santiago holds the role of Police Officer-Detective-Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Lauren Selby

Police Officer-Detective-Fit/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Lauren Selby is a Police Officer-Detective-Fit at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

William Shaub

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

William Shaub holds the role of Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

David Simmons

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

David Simmons holds the role of Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,864.

Fran Smith

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Fran Smith works as a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv for Seattle Police Department. Fran earned $162,864 in 2024.

Michael Spaulding

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

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Michael Spaulding is a Police Officer-Det-Non Patrol-Bwv at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.

Robert Thomas

Police Officer-Detective-Homicide/Seattle Police Department

2024 total comp
$162,864
Base pay
$162,864
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,864
Hourly rate
$78

Robert Thomas is a Police Officer-Detective-Homicide at Seattle Police Department. 2024 total compensation came to $162,864.