Public-Sector Pay in Howard County, Maryland

18 roles at 7 employers · updated October 2026

What public employers in Howard County, Maryland pay, taken from their own job postings: 18 roles at 7 employers. Every range is shown exactly as posted; the bars put them on one scale as full-time yearly pay.

18Roles with posted pay
7Public employers
145Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months
24Open right now

How Howard County public-sector pay is spread

Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.

Roles

How Howard County public-sector pay is spread
<$40k1
$40k8
$60k4
$80k3
$100k2
$120k0
$140k0
$160k0
$180k0
$200k+0

Highest posted pay in Howard County's public sector

SpecialistHoward County Public School System, MD
$87,280–$138,433/yr
Maintenance TechnicianFrederick County Government, MD
$35.83–$60.92/hr
Administrative AnalystHoward County Government, MD
$63,034–$121,532/yr
Transportation EngineerMaryland Department of Transportation
$71,805–$113,243/yr
Human Services SpecialistHoward County Government, MD
$77,422–$101,377/yr
$61,604–$96,817/yr
Facility Maintenance TechnicianMaryland Department of Transportation
$62,742–$87,867/yr
Motor Equipment OperatorHoward County Government, MD
$45,933–$74,534/yr
OperationsHoward County Government, MD
$32.03–$35.02/hr
Heavy Equipment Maintenance TechnicianMaryland Department of Transportation
$40,975–$64,627/yr

Who is hiring now

Open postings with published pay, by employer.

13 open
Howard County Government, MD8 roles with posted pay
4 open
3 open
Baltimore County, MD1 roles with posted pay
3 open
Frederick County Government, MD1 roles with posted pay
1 open

Postings by employer type

Last 12 months of postings with published pay.

Counties4 employers
83
State agencies1 employers
35
Schools & colleges2 employers
27

Pay by employer

Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.

Howard County Government, MD8 roles · 65 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
$63,034–$121,532/yr
$77,422–$101,377/yr
$23.20–$26.25/hr
$45,933–$74,534/yr
$32.03–$35.02/hr
$23.20–$25.60/hr
Maryland Department of Transportation4 roles · 35 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
$62,742–$87,867/yr
$40,975–$64,627/yr
$71,805–$113,243/yr
Frederick County Public Schools, MD2 roles · 22 postings · 13 openOpen jobs →
Frederick County Government, MD1 role · 7 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
$35.83–$60.92/hr
Baltimore County, MD1 role · 6 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
$18.69–$21.26/hr
Howard County Public School System, MD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$87,280–$138,433/yr
Montgomery County, MD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

No roles match that filter.

Public-sector pay in Howard County: FAQ

Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Howard County?

The highest posted ranges are Specialist at Howard County Public School System, MD ($87,280–$138,433/yr); Maintenance Technician at Frederick County Government, MD ($35.83–$60.92/hr); Administrative Analyst at Howard County Government, MD ($63,034–$121,532/yr); Transportation Engineer at Maryland Department of Transportation ($71,805–$113,243/yr); Human Services Specialist at Howard County Government, MD ($77,422–$101,377/yr).

Where do these pay figures come from?

From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.