How much does a Software Programmer make in Baltimore, MD?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Programmer in Baltimore, MD is $80,028. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,704 to $89,764, with most professionals earning between $64,125 and $98,628.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Software Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Programmer in Baltimore, MD. The base salary for Software Programmer ranges from $71,704 to $89,764 with the average base salary of $80,028. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,183 to $92,905 with the average total cash compensation of $82,024.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,028 $71,704 - $89,764
Bonus $1,996 $1,479 - $3,141
Total Pay $82,024 $73,183 - $92,905
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Towson, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,704 - $89,764 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Dundalk, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,704 - $89,764 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Ellicott City, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,657 - $89,705 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Glen Burnie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,704 - $89,764 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Columbia, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,587 - $89,618 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,483 - $96,999 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE PHP Software Programmer LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $70,516 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,012
JOB TITLE Junior Software Programmer LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $68,213 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,634
JOB TITLE Senior Software Programmer LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $97,259 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,710
JOB TITLE Intermediate Web Software Programmer LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $89,020 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,870
JOB TITLE Senior Web Software Programmer LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $107,010 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,040
JOB TITLE Entry Web Software Programmer LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $73,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,400
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