What Gaithersburg PD pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$125,046
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$74,261
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 3 of 7 Washington DC Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new officers, paid after satisfactory completion of the two-year police officer probation period.
Entry level officers are eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus paid after satisfactory completion of the two-year police officer probation period.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Gaithersburg PD
Police Officer Candidate/Police Officer I
Gaithersburg, MDCloses Dec 31, 2026$5,000 bonus$71,750starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsMust be currently certified as a Police Officer through the MPCTC or hold an MPCTC certification issued within the last 3 years.
- ScheduleFour-day workweek (10 hour shifts)
- Take-home carYes
- Pension26% of base salary - 10% employee and 16% employer - into 401A/401K/457 Plans
How Gaithersburg PD compares nearby
All 40 Washington DC Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Gaithersburg PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Gaithersburg | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg PD | Hiring | $71,750 | — | $5,000 | |
| Rockville PD | Hiring | $73,779 | +$2,029 | None | |
| Montgomery County PD | Hiring | $72,158 | +$408 | $20,000 | |
| Montgomery County Sheriff | Hiring | $65,969 | −$5,781 | None | |
| Chevy Chase Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Takoma Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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