Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our reports dated November 21, 2008 relating to the consolidated financial statements of Washington Federal, Inc., and the effectiveness of Washington Federal, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting, incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Washington Federal, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 2008, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Seattle, WA
September 11, 2009