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Police Officer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$37.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,190/year ($5,016/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,720 Police Officer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Police Officer salary of $77,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,190 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,323 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,965 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,492 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,190 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,016 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Maryland?
- The median Police Officer salary in Maryland is $77,970 per year ($37.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,300 and $95,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $77,970, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $60,190 per year ($5,016 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 9,720 Police Officer jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.