MARYLANDLCA DATA
Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Maryland 2026
Based on 6,700 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Maryland (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $114K. See national Software Engineer data →
$114K
Median Wage
$99K
25th Pctile
$130K
75th Pctile
6,700
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Maryland
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,123 | 17.5% | ~8% |
| Level II | 3,670 | 57.4% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,136 | 17.8% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 470 | 7.3% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Cities in Maryland
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 644 | $120K |
| Bethesda | 493 | $126K |
| Columbia | 477 | $109K |
| Baltimore | 469 | $117K |
| Gaithersburg | 389 | $111K |
| Germantown | 338 | $118K |
| Owings Mills | 268 | $117K |
| Linthicum Heights | 224 | $103K |
| Ellicott City | 197 | $122K |
| Frederick | 195 | $127K |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) | 269 | $139K |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | 151 | $122K |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 138 | $123K |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 76 | $111K |
| Aditi LLC | 63 | $95K |
| Leidos, Inc. | 60 | $127K |
| OSS, Inc. | 58 | $86K |
| Marriott International, Inc. | 51 | $149K |
| Inovalon, Inc. | 49 | $122K |
| Client Network Services, LLC | 46 | $124K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Maryland
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 48 | $111K |
| FY2022 | 2,745 | $111K |
| FY2023 | 2,124 | $119K |
| FY2024 | 1,783 | $121K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Maryland. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.