H-1B Software Engineer Salary in Maryland
Based on 6,700 certified H-1B LCA filings statewide · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 6,700 certified Labor Condition Applications for Software Engineer roles across Maryland, the average certified wage is $116,217, with most offers between $99K and $130K. Wages vary by metro area within the state — see the breakdown below.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Maryland
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $71,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $91,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $114,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $137,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed statewide median for SOC 15-1252.00 in Maryland. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better lottery odds than Level I/II.
Salary by City — Maryland
| City | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 644 | $115K |
| Bethesda | 493 | $120K |
| Columbia | 477 | $108K |
| Baltimore | 469 | $115K |
| Gaithersburg | 389 | $106K |
Cities ranked by certified Software Engineer LCA volume within Maryland (FY2022–2026).
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineers in Maryland
Ranked by certified Software Engineer LCA volume statewide (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Maryland
Maryland has a progressive state income tax plus a local county/city income tax of roughly 2.25-3.2%.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 6,700 Software Engineer filings statewide in Maryland.