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Engineering Manager Salary in Maryland (2026)
$83.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $120,963/year ($10,080/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 14th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 5,240 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $172,670 a year — though pay ranges from $114,080 for newcomers to $231,460 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $114,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $139,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $172,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $197,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $231,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,240 Engineering Manager jobs in Maryland (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Engineering Manager salary of $172,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $120,963 — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
| Gross (median) | $172,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,175 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,209 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$8,323 |
| Take-home (annual) | $120,963 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,080 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Maryland?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Maryland is $172,670 per year ($83.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $139,990 and $197,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $172,670, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $120,963 per year ($10,080 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.9%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,240 Engineering Manager jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.