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Network Architect Salary in Maryland (2026)

$159,460 /year median

$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

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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.