Software Engineer Salary in Maryland
Based on 20K+ workers in Maryland
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MD)
$141,540
$68.048/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+39.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $181K
20K employed in Maryland
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,680 |
| 25th percentile | $114,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $141,540 |
| 75th percentile | $162,520 |
| 90th percentile | $181,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Maryland vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,780 |
| 2023 | $135,740 |
| 2024 | $141,540 |
| Year | Maryland Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,780 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $135,740 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $141,540 | $101,746 |