What Howard County PD pays
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$128,814
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 3 of 8 Baltimore Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Howard County PD
Entry Level- Police Officer
Marriottsville, MDContinuous$65,541startingLateral Police Officer
Marriottsville, MDContinuous$70,200starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- ScheduleTwelve-hour permanent patrol shifts, with four hours overtime each pay period
- Take-home carYes
- Pension20 years at 50%, 25 years at 75%, 30 years at 80%
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
How Howard County PD compares nearby
All 24 Baltimore Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Howard County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County PD | Hiring | $65,541 | — | None | |
| Howard County Sheriff | Hiring | $57,262 | −$8,279 | None | |
| Baltimore PD | Hiring | $58,758 | −$6,783 | None | |
| Baltimore City Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Laurel PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Baltimore County Sheriff | Hiring | $59,683 | −$5,858 | None |
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