How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Maryland?
$77,970a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Maryland. That is $37.49 an hour or $6,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,580Median: $77,970Highest 10%: $113,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 25th | $66,300 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $77,970 | $37.49 | |
| 75th | $95,990 | $46.15 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.66 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $89,580 |
| Washington, DC | $84,000 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $79,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $76,530 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $66,020 |
| Salisbury, MD | $58,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 16. Arizona | $78,880 |
| 17. Nevada | $78,140 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $78,090 |
| 19. Maryland | $77,970 |
| 20. Utah | $77,310 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $37.49 ($77,970 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $77,970 against $76,210 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Maryland ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $89,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.