Software Developers Salary in Maryland
Software Developers in Maryland earn a median of $138,680 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 31,350
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $87,690; the top 10% earn over $222,610. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$111,100 median in Maryland
- Computer Systems Analysts$113,610 median in Maryland
- Web Developers$112,690 median in Maryland
- Data Warehousing Specialists$132,940 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$124,300 median in Maryland
- Database Architects$132,940 median in Maryland
Software Developers pay in Maryland
How much do software developers make in Maryland?
The median is $138,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $87,690 and the top 10% earn over $222,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.