How much does a Chief of Police make in Washington? The average Chief of Police salary in Washington is $127,800 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $120,700 and $135,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Chief of Police Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $114,236 WA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $120,700 WA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $127,800 WA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $135,500 WA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Police Salary $142,510 WA February 26, 2024
25% $120,700 10% $114,236 90% $142,510 75% $135,500 $127,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Chief of Police responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Being a Chief of Police requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. May also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. In addition, Chief of Police typically reports to an elected official. The Chief of Police manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Police typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $122,915 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $122,109 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $116,245 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $122,915 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $117,197 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $116,245 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $128,134 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $116,245 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $122,915 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $122,842 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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