As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Maryland is $149,410, equivalent to $72 per hour, $2,873 weekly, or $12,451 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in Maryland vary widely, spanning from $131,165 to $167,158. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($139,860) and 75th percentile ($158,700), while top earners (90th percentile) make $167,158 per year. This $18,840 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or 3D CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Maryland Senior Computer Engineer often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 nationwide for Senior Computer 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
Senior Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $131,165 MD March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $139,860 MD March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $149,410 MD March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $158,700 MD March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $167,158 MD March 01, 2026
25% $139,860 10% $131,165 90% $167,158 75% $158,700 $149,410 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $182,871 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $195,481 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $177,852 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $178,881 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $178,331 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $156,357 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $196,013 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $192,112 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $187,784 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $196,315 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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