Police Officer Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median police officer in the Baltimore area earns $76,530 a year ($36.79 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($76,210) and 2% below the Maryland median ($77,970). Half of the 4,600 police officers there earn between $69,190 and $95,990.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,770 | $58,580 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $69,190 | $66,300 | $59,290 |
| Median | $76,530 | $77,970 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $95,990 | $95,990 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $100,980 | $113,700 | $115,120 |
| Average | $80,810 | $82,400 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,600 | 9,720 | 670,520 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
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Similar jobs in Baltimore, MD
- Correctional Officer: $64,250
- Security Guard: $36,970
- Firefighter: $73,810
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.