Communications Officer 2 pay range
State of Washington · class code 451G
- Class code
- 451G
- Salary range
- 55SP
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Communications Officer 2 is $71,988 to $96,804 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 451G.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 55SP in the SP Range Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $71,988 | $73,848 | $75,672 | $77,544 | $79,440 | $81,480 | $83,496 | $85,656 | $87,756 | $89,940 | $92,148 | $94,464 | $96,804 |
| Monthly | $5,999 | $6,154 | $6,306 | $6,462 | $6,620 | $6,790 | $6,958 | $7,138 | $7,313 | $7,495 | $7,679 | $7,872 | $8,067 |
| Hourly | $34.48 | $35.37 | $36.24 | $37.14 | $38.05 | $39.02 | $39.99 | $41.02 | $42.03 | $43.07 | $44.13 | $45.24 | $46.36 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs lead and training duties in a District Communications Center or within the specialty position of the Training Team. Assumes responsibility for the operation of a shift in the absence of a Communications Officer 3 and performs operational duties. Transmits, receives, and relays information by means of radio, telephone, and various forms of telecommunications including computer system. Provides on-the-job training and feedback to new employees using formalized training program.
Examples of the work
For positions assigned to the District Communications Center: Assists the shift supervisor with the operation of a shift by keeping the shift supervisor apprised of emergency or unusual incidents in progress and by taking control of the radio during these incidents when necessary; Assumes complete responsibility for the operation of the center on a shift in the absence of a shift supervisor, providing control, direction, and guidance to all personnel and keeping command personnel informed as necessary, provides the shift supervisor with documentation on personnel work performances during the shift supervisor's absence; Acts as primary trainer for on the job training given to new employees; O ...
Minimum qualifications
Two years of experience as a Communications Officer 1 for the Washington State Patrol. OR Equivalent education/experience.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Communications Officer 2 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $35,734 | $64,314 | $35,734 to $64,314 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.