City police · Maryland · FY 2027
Baltimore Police Department pay scale Police Officer · Baltimore
A police officer with Baltimore Police Department starts at $68,359 and reaches $124,316 at top step (FY 2027).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra. Effective 2026-07-01.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- Not in our data
- Starting pay
- $68,359
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $124,316
- Years to top
- Not in our data
Annual range as published on the BPD recruiting site.
Pay by rank
| Rank | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | $96,533 | $142,265 |
| Lieutenant | $113,371 | $160,879 |
Shift, hiring and lateral pay
- Hiring bonus
- $10,000 signing bonus upon successfully passing field training; $12,000 relocation incentive ($1,000 per month for one year) for moving to Baltimore City
Notes
Pay rates are as of July 1, 2026. New hires get a $10,000 signing bonus after field training and up to $5,000 a year in student loan help. Officers living in the city can get a property tax credit of up to $2,500 a year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Baltimore Police Department police officer?
Base pay starts at $68,359 a year under the FY 2027 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual range as published on the BPD recruiting site.
How much does a Baltimore Police Department police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $124,316 a year. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Does Baltimore Police Department offer a hiring bonus?
$10,000 signing bonus upon successfully passing field training; $12,000 relocation incentive ($1,000 per month for one year) for moving to Baltimore City
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