What Baltimore PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$132,438
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$77,150
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 7 of 8 Baltimore Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Baltimore PD
MTA Certified Police Officer
Baltimore City, MDContinuous$77,150startingMTA Lateral Police Officer
Baltimore City, MDContinuous$77,150startingMTA Entry-Level Police Officer
Baltimore City, MDContinuous$58,758starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsAn applicant who has completed entrance-level training in another state or for the federal government may be eligible to receive a waiver from a portion of the Commission-required entrance-level training upon: (a) Meeting the established requirements of the Commission and/or (b) Meeting other requirements approved by the Commission.
- Schedulevariable shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends
- PensionLEOPS (LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PENSION SYSTEMS)
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Baltimore PD compares nearby
All 24 Baltimore Area agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Baltimore PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Baltimore | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore PD | Hiring | $58,758 | — | None | |
| Baltimore County Sheriff | Hiring | $59,683 | +$925 | None | |
| Baltimore County PD | Hiring | $71,632 | +$12,874 | None | |
| Baltimore City Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Howard County PD | Hiring | $65,541 | +$6,783 | None | |
| Howard County Sheriff | Hiring | $57,262 | −$1,496 | None |
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