How much does a compensation make in Baltimore?
$76,000a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $36.54 an hour or $6,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.54
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,130Median: $76,000Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $76,000 | $36.54 | |
| 75th | $97,940 | $47.09 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.88 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| Washington, DC | $91,660 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,620 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $119,700 |
| Management Analyst | $117,800 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $103,500 |
| Logistician | $102,700 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $98,970 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $98,880 |
| Claims Adjuster | $98,700 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $98,060 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $36.54 ($76,000 a year).
Do compensations make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $76,000 against $78,210 nationally, 3% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $79,700, so Baltimore pays 5% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for compensation pay?
84 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,900 or more.
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.