Police Chief Salary in Baltimore, MD

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How much does a Police Chief make in Baltimore, MD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Chief in Baltimore, MD is $125,505. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $118,595 to $133,214, with most professionals earning between $112,304 and $140,232.

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Average Salary Range for Police Chief in Baltimore, MD

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Police Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Chief in Baltimore, MD. The base salary for Police Chief ranges from $118,595 to $133,214 with the average base salary of $125,505. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,595 to $133,214 with the average total cash compensation of $125,505.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $125,505 $118,595 - $133,214
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $125,505 $118,595 - $133,214
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Police Chief Salary Near Baltimore, MD

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Towson, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,595 - $133,214 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Dundalk, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,595 - $133,214 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Ellicott City, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,518 - $133,127 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Glen Burnie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,595 - $133,214 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Columbia, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,402 - $132,998 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,154 - $143,952 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
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About Baltimore, Maryland    Baltimore (/ˈbɔːltɪmɔːr/) is the largest city in the state of Maryland within the United States. Baltimore was established by the Constitution of Mary....More

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