Seattle police officers would receive retroactive wage increases going back to 2021 under a tentative agreement between the city and Seattle Police Officers' Guild. The agreement, which has been submitted by Mayor Bruce Harrell for final approval by the city council, does not include 2024 as negotiations continue. Officers have been operating under an old contract for three years. Under the proposal, wages would increase 1.3% to 2021, 6.4% to 2022 and 15.3% to 2023. It would make Seattle police officers among the most competitively paid in the state, according to Harrell's office. In Washington state, employees receive a lump sum payment for increased wages earned during an earlier period. “Our highest priority is a safe and healthy Seattle – and this tentative agreement is a shared commitment with our police officers to continue strengthening public safety,” Harrell said. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-police-tentative-deal-wage-increases/281-aae522be-a676-4ff3-9502-3090fb849858