State of Washington Employment Specialist Pay

Based on 24 postings, Jan 2026–Sep 2026

State of Washington posted Employment Specialist pay of $55,596–$74,748/yr in September 2026. Across 24 postings (Jan 2026–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $50,592–$74,748/yr.

$55,596–$74,748/yr

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Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Auburn

State of Washington

Full-time $51,600–$69,348/yr
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
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Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Rainier

State of Washington

Full-time $51,600–$69,348/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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24PostingsJan 2026–Sep 2026
2Open right now
4Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource RainierJan 2026 $50,592–$67,992/yr → Jul 2026 $51,600–$69,348/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of Washington posted for Employment Specialist roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Rainier (Non-Permanent)First posted Jan 2026
$50,592–$67,992/yr
Employment Specialist (WSS4): WorkSource KitsapFirst posted Jan 2026
$54,504–$73,284/yr
Employment Specialist 3: Sunnyside-Dual Language-Spanish/HybridFirst posted Jul 2026
$51,600–$69,348/yr
Employment Specialist 4 (WSS4) - WorkSource RainierFirst posted Jul 2026
$55,596–$74,748/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Sep 2026
$55,596–$74,748/yr
3Posted Aug 2026
$51,600–$69,348/yr
4Posted Sep 2026
$55,596–$74,748/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 4, 2026Employment Specialist 4 (WSS4): Sunnyside/Hybrid-Dual Language-Spanish$55,596–$74,748/yr
Sep 3, 2026Employment Specialist (WSS4): WorkSource Colville$55,596–$74,748/yr
Aug 21, 2026Employment Specialist 4: (WSS4) Virtual Services-Internal Only/Dual Language-Spanish$55,596–$74,748/yr
Aug 19, 2026Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Auburn$51,600–$69,348/yr
Aug 8, 2026Employment Specialist 4, Sequim$55,596–$74,748/yr
Aug 7, 2026Employment Specialist 4, WorkSource Cowlitz/Wahkiakum$55,596–$74,748/yr
Jul 28, 2026Employment Specialist 3, WorkSource Everett$51,600–$69,348/yr
Jul 25, 2026Employment Specialist - Business Services$55,596–$74,748/yr
Jul 24, 2026Employment Specialist, WorkSource Everett$55,596–$74,748/yr
Jul 15, 2026Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3)$51,600–$69,348/yr

State of Washington Employment Specialist Pay: FAQ

How much does State of Washington pay a Employment Specialist?

State of Washington's most recent Employment Specialist posting (September 2026) listed $55,596–$74,748/yr.

What is the Employment Specialist pay range at State of Washington?

Across 24 Employment Specialist postings from Jan 2026–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $50,592–$74,748/yr.

Has State of Washington Employment Specialist pay changed?

Yes. Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Rainier: Jan 2026 $50,592–$67,992/yr → Jul 2026 $51,600–$69,348/yr.

What does each Employment Specialist level pay?

Base title: $55,596–$74,748/yr (Sep 2026); 3: $51,600–$69,348/yr (Aug 2026); 4: $55,596–$74,748/yr (Sep 2026).