As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Programming Engineer in Dundalk, MD is $146,535, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,818 weekly, or $12,211 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Programming Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Programming Engineer in Dundalk, MD vary widely, spanning from $124,251 to $170,441. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($134,871) and 75th percentile ($159,049), while top earners (90th percentile) make $170,441 per year. This $24,178 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dundalk Programming Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Dundalk currently ranks 277 statewide for Programming Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Programming Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $124,251 Dundalk, MD March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $134,871 Dundalk, MD March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $146,535 Dundalk, MD March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $159,049 Dundalk, MD March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $170,441 Dundalk, MD March 01, 2026
25% $134,871 10% $124,251 90% $170,441 75% $159,049 $146,535 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Programming Engineer ?

Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build, and test machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in...

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About Dundalk, Maryland    Dundalk ( /ˈdʌndɔːk/ DUN-dawk or /ˈdʌndɒk/ DUN-dok) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United S....More

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