Average Police Officer Salary in Maryland

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in Maryland earns $77,600 per year, which is above the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $37.31 per hour, $2,985 biweekly, or $6,467 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Maryland is 12% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$58,200	$27.98
Average (50th)	$77,600	$37.31
Experienced (75th)	$89,200	$42.90
Top Earners (90th)	$100,900	$48.51

Police Officer Salary by City in Maryland

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Baltimore	$83,800	$6,983/mo
Columbia	$79,200	$6,600/mo
Germantown	$76,000	$6,333/mo
Silver Spring	$73,700	$6,142/mo
Bethesda	$72,200	$6,017/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-5.75% (8 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.12 (+12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Maryland

Major employers hiring Police Officers in Maryland include Johns Hopkins, Marriott, Lockheed Martin, T. Rowe Price, and Under Armour. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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