Computer Programmers Salary in Maryland

Computer programmers in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $117,960 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($92,270), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $117,210 and the median at $125,570 for 2,490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$117,960
Lexington Park$116,010
Hagerstown$92,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$117,960	$106,420	$83,010	$86,387	104
Lexington Park	$116,010	$112,990	$83,740	$85,113	101
Hagerstown	$92,270	$90,040	$68,850	$69,571	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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