How much does a software developer make in Maryland?
$138,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Maryland. That is $66.67 an hour or $11,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.67
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 31,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,690Median: $138,700Highest 10%: $222,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,690 | $42.16 | |
| 25th | $109,100 | $52.46 | |
| Median | $138,700 | $66.67 | |
| 75th | $178,000 | $85.58 | |
| 90th | $222,600 | $107.02 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $154,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $138,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $133,000 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $132,900 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $122,800 |
| Salisbury, MD | $116,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $165,200 |
| 5. Oregon | $142,700 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $139,700 |
| 7. Maryland | $138,700 |
| 8. Colorado | $138,400 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $136,900 |
| 10. Virginia | $136,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $66.67 ($138,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $138,700 against $136,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Maryland rank for software developer pay?
Maryland ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays software developers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $154,900 a year.
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.