# Levels.fyi – Software Engineer Salary in Rockville, MD

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/rockville-usa-1  
**Generated:** 2026-05-02T16:51:48.638Z  
**Scope:** Software Engineer roles in Rockville, MD  
**Location:** Rockville, MD  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $128,000  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $94,000 / $137,500  
- 90th Percentile: $150,000  
- Last Updated: May 2, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Meta | $420,000 |
| 2 | Google | $287,000 |
| 3 | Anduril Industries | $267,500 |
| 4 | Amazon | $252,700 |
| 5 | Oracle | $220,000 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | San Francisco Bay Area | $282,500 |
| 2 | Greater Seattle Area | $259,000 |
| 3 | New York City Area | $203,000 |
| 4 | Greater San Diego Area | $193,440 |
| 5 | Greater Austin Area | $188,000 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Virtual Reality Software Engineer | $295,000 |
| 2 | Machine Learning Engineer | $264,000 |
| 3 | Security Software Engineer | $257,000 |
| 4 | Research Scientist | $248,000 |
| 5 | HPC Engineer | $215,000 |

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## Attribution
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## Data License
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See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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