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Software Developer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$66.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,564/year ($8,297/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $87,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $178,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $222,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,350 Software Developer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Software Developer salary of $138,680 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 $99,564 — an effective tax rate of 28.2%.
| Gross (median) | $138,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,017 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,609 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$6,490 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,564 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,297 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Maryland?
- The median Software Developer salary in Maryland is $138,680 per year ($66.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,120 and $178,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $138,680, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $99,564 per year ($8,297 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.2%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 31,350 Software Developer 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.