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Network Architect Salary in Maryland (2026)
$76.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,661/year ($9,388/month) for a single filer
Maryland is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Network Architects (3rd of 51), with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 5,860 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $159,460 a year — though pay ranges from $98,900 for newcomers to $213,140 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $159,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $176,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,860 Network Architect jobs in Maryland (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Network Architect salary of $159,460 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 $112,661 — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
| Gross (median) | $159,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,199 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$7,596 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,661 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,388 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Maryland?
- The median Network Architect salary in Maryland is $159,460 per year ($76.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,700 and $176,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $159,460, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $112,661 per year ($9,388 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,860 Network Architect 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.