Maryland Program Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Maryland Program Leader make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maryland Program Leader in the United States is $145,084 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, a Maryland Program Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,274
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,473 to $162,457
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,991
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Maryland Program Leader Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $162,457 $13,538 $3,124 $78
Average $145,084 $12,090 $2,790 $70
25th Percentile $132,473 $11,039 $2,548 $64
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Key Factors That Influence Maryland Program Leader Salaries

A Maryland Program Leader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Maryland Program Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maryland Program Leader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $139,162
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $139,719
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,648
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,949
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,807
Levels Salary
Entry Level Maryland Program Leader$139,162
Intermediate Level Maryland Program Leader$139,719
Senior Level Maryland Program Leader$140,648
Specialist Level Maryland Program Leader$141,949
Expert Level Maryland Program Leader$143,807
$139,162 0 yr
$139,719 < 2 yrs
$140,648 2-4 yrs
$141,949 5-8 yrs
$143,807 > 8 yrs
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How Do Maryland Program Leader Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Maryland Program Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $160,637.
  • California: $160,028.
  • Massachusetts: $157,895.

Top Paying Cities for Maryland Program Leaders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $182,994
  • San Francisco: $180,991
  • Oakland: $177,177

What Skills Can Increase a Maryland Program Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.53% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.53%
Scrum 1.25%
Continuous Improvement 1.01%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Maryland Program Leader's salary.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Development
$156,691
8%
Scrum
$155,240
7%
Product Development
$155,240
7%
Computer Science
$153,789
6%
Change Management
$152,338
5%
Supply Chain
$152,338
5%
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Maryland Program Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maryland Program Leader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Maryland Program Leader positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maryland Program Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maryland Program Leader

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$188,609$91.030%
Pharmaceuticals$181,355$87.025%
Financial Services$174,101$84.020%
Internet$168,297$81.016%
Biotechnology$166,847$80.015%

How Education impacts a Maryland Program Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Maryland Program Leaders enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Maryland Program Leader with a Bachelor's Degree is between $143,102 and $154,962).

Maryland Program Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Maryland Program Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 4.0%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 51.7%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Maryland Program Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maryland Program Leader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Maryland Program Leader

Salaries for a Maryland Program Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,203 in 2023 to around $119,720 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Maryland Program Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Maryland Program Leader Over Time

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$121,203
2024
$120,800
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FAQ about Maryland Program Leader

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Maryland Program Leader?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Maryland Program Leader roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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