City of Bellingham, WA Police Officer Pay

Based on 7 postings, Jan 2026–Sep 2026

City of Bellingham, WA posted Police Officer pay of $84,264/yr in September 2026. Across 7 postings (Jan 2026–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $84,264–$122,832/yr.

$84,264/yr

Showing 3 of 3 jobs

Police Officer Recruit

City of Bellingham, WA

Full-time $84,264/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lateral Police Officer

City of Bellingham, WA

Full-time $95,472–$122,832/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer (BLEA Certified)

City of Bellingham, WA

Full-time $95,472–$122,832/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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7PostingsJan 2026–Sep 2026
3Open right now
2Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range City of Bellingham posted for Police Officer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Police Officer (BLEA Certified)First posted Jan 2026
$95,472–$122,832/yr
Police Officer RecruitFirst posted Jan 2026
$84,264/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Jan 2026
$95,472–$122,832/yr
LateralPosted Jan 2026
$95,472–$122,832/yr
RecruitPosted Sep 2026
$84,264/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Sep 2, 2026Police Officer Recruit$84,264/yr
Jul 2, 2026Police Officer Recruit$84,264/yr
May 2, 2026Police Officer Recruit$84,264/yr
Mar 2, 2026Police Officer Recruit$84,264/yr
Jan 20, 2026Police Officer Recruit$84,264/yr
Jan 20, 2026Lateral Police Officer$95,472–$122,832/yr
Jan 20, 2026Police Officer (BLEA Certified)$95,472–$122,832/yr

City of Bellingham, WA Police Officer Pay: FAQ

How much does City of Bellingham, WA pay a Police Officer?

City of Bellingham, WA's most recent Police Officer posting (September 2026) listed $84,264/yr.

What is the Police Officer pay range at City of Bellingham, WA?

Across 7 Police Officer postings from Jan 2026–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $84,264–$122,832/yr.

What does each Police Officer level pay?

Base title: $95,472–$122,832/yr (Jan 2026); Lateral: $95,472–$122,832/yr (Jan 2026); Recruit: $84,264/yr (Sep 2026).