What Montgomery County PD pays
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$83,211
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 2 of 7 Washington DC Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$20,000 for new officers.
Successful candidates will receive a $20,000 hiring bonus.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Montgomery County PD
Police Officer Candidate
MDCloses Apr 30, 2027$20,000 bonus$72,158starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedulevarying shifts
How Montgomery County PD compares nearby
All 40 Washington DC Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Montgomery County PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Montgomery County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County PD | Hiring | $72,158 | — | $20,000 | |
| Montgomery County Sheriff | Hiring | $65,969 | −$6,189 | None | |
| Rockville PD | Hiring | $73,779 | +$1,621 | None | |
| Gaithersburg PD | Hiring | $71,750 | −$408 | $5,000 | |
| Chevy Chase Village PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Takoma Park PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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