What Howard County Sheriff pays
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$100,422
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 8 of 8 Baltimore Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Howard County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff (Laterals) - Sheriff's Office
Ellicott City, MDOpen$57,262startingDeputy Sheriff (Recruits) - Sheriff's Office
Ellicott City, MDOpen$57,262starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Certification required to applyYes
- ScheduleShift work, which includes weekends and holidays
How Howard County Sheriff compares nearby
All 24 Baltimore Area agencies2 nearby departments start higher than Howard County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Howard County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County Sheriff | Hiring | $57,262 | — | None | |
| Howard County PD | Hiring | $65,541 | +$8,279 | None | |
| Laurel PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mount Airy PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Gaithersburg PD | Hiring | $71,750 | +$14,488 | $5,000 | |
| Baltimore City Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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