What Frederick County Sheriff pays
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$73,174
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 4 of 7 Washington DC Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Frederick County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Lateral - Courthouse Security
Courthouse Complex - Frederick, MDContinuous$35.18/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff - Recruit
Law Enforcement Center - Frederick, MDContinuous$32.88/hrstartingDeputy Sheriff - Lateral
Law Enforcement Center - Frederick, MDContinuous$35.18/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- ScheduleMonday - Friday; varied schedule (shift differential and premium pay eligible)
- PensionDefined Benefit Pension Plan with vesting after 5 years
- Academy paid by departmentYes
How Frederick County Sheriff compares nearby
All 40 Washington DC Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Frederick County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Sheriff | Hiring | $68,390 | — | None | |
| Frederick PD | Hiring | $66,066 | −$2,324 | None | |
| Thurmont PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Brunswick PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mount Airy PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Boonsboro PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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