Public-Sector Pay in Maryland

Q: Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Maryland?

The highest posted ranges are Manager at Montgomery County, MD ($98,662–$150,000/yr); Assistant Division at Maryland Department of Transportation ($93,138–$146,883/yr); Information Technology Specialist at Montgomery County, MD ($89,721–$144,272/yr); Team Leader at Maryland Department of Transportation ($91,761–$142,914/yr); Specialist at Howard County Public School System, MD ($87,280–$138,433/yr).

Q: How much do Maryland public employers pay a Administrative Aide?

3 Maryland public employers posted Administrative Aide pay in the last 12 months, ranging ≈$41k–$72k/yr. The highest range was posted by Montgomery College, MD.

Q: 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.

103 roles at 22 employers · updated October 2026

What Maryland's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:

103Roles with posted pay

22Public employers

896Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months

141Open right now

How Maryland public-sector pay is spread

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

Roles

How Maryland public-sector pay is spread
<$40k	8
$40k	34
$60k	29
$80k	17
$100k	13
$120k	2
$140k	0
$160k	0
$180k	0
$200k+	0

Common roles across Maryland employers

Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.

Administrative Aide3 employers · highest at Montgomery College, MD

≈$41k–$72k/yr

Highest posted pay in Maryland's public sector

ManagerMontgomery County, MD

$98,662–$150,000/yr

Assistant DivisionMaryland Department of Transportation

$93,138–$146,883/yr

Information Technology SpecialistMontgomery County, MD

$89,721–$144,272/yr

Team LeaderMaryland Department of Transportation

$91,761–$142,914/yr

SpecialistHoward County Public School System, MD

$87,280–$138,433/yr

DOT Procurement OfficerMaryland Department of Transportation

$87,253–$137,603/yr

Program ManagerMontgomery County, MD

$85,937–$137,383/yr

Park ManagerThe Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

$75,336–$135,882/yr

EngineerBaltimore County, MD

$85,941–$133,890/yr

Police OfficerAnne Arundel County, MD

$71,200–$132,954/yr

Who is hiring now

Open postings with published pay, by employer.

Frederick County Public Schools, MD7 roles with posted pay

40 open

University of Maryland11 roles with posted pay

38 open

Baltimore County, MD14 roles with posted pay

27 open

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission9 roles with posted pay

8 open

Anne Arundel County, MD5 roles with posted pay

6 open

Maryland Department of Transportation11 roles with posted pay

4 open

Howard County Government, MD8 roles with posted pay

4 open

Frederick County Government, MD3 roles with posted pay

4 open

St Mary's County Government, MD2 roles with posted pay

3 open

Montgomery County, MD15 roles with posted pay

2 open

Postings by employer type

Last 12 months of postings with published pay.

Counties10 employers

427

Schools & colleges8 employers

269

Other public bodies1 employers

State agencies1 employers

Cities & towns2 employers

Pay by employer

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

University of Maryland11 roles · 128 postings · 38 openPay overview →Open jobs →

$57,920–$80,000/yr

$55,000–$65,000/yr

$90,000–$95,000/yr

$106,800–$128,160/yr

$100,256–$120,307/yr

$60,000–$77,000/yr

$35,958–$37,363/yr

$38,000–$45,600/yr

$35,907–$101,193/yr

Post Doctoral Associate

$50,000–$60,000/yr

Program Manager

$90,000–$100,000/yr

Baltimore County, MD14 roles · 115 postings · 27 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Account Clerk

$41,873–$48,344/yr

Assistant County Attorney

$78,540–$101,156/yr

Engineer

$85,941–$133,890/yr

Human Resources Analyst

$62,544–$71,340/yr

Human Services Assistant

$39,989–$46,004/yr

Human Services Associate

$48,344–$55,613/yr

$18.69–$21.26/hr

$52,275–$59,772/yr

$19–$29/hr

$18.91–$28.84/hr

$41,185–$47,380/yr

$58,037–$66,390/yr

$78,359–$89,790/yr

$66,390–$75,826/yr

Montgomery County, MD15 roles · 109 postings · 2 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Accountant Auditor

$78,929–$102,514/yr

Administrative Aide

$53,177–$70,945/yr

Administrative Specialist

$72,567–$109,338/yr

Client Assistance Specialist

$69,601–$100,683/yr

Customer Service Representative

$42,848–$54,662/yr

Equipment Operator

$59,897–$94,134/yr

Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist

$61,604–$99,183/yr

Information Technology Specialist

$89,721–$144,272/yr

Librarian

$41,176–$58,862/yr

Manager

$98,662–$150,000/yr

Office Services Coordinator

$59,237–$75,978/yr

Program Manager

$85,937–$137,383/yr

Program Specialist

$72,567–$115,363/yr

TERM Government Assistance Eligibility Specialist

$61,604–$96,817/yr

Term Therapist

$78,929–$121,868/yr

Frederick County Public Schools, MD7 roles · 103 postings · 40 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Facility Service Worker

$18.17/hr

Food Service Worker

$17.13/hr

Instructional Assistant

$20.42/hr

Long Term Substitute

$17.13/hr

Long Term Substitute Teacher

$24.64/hr

School Administrative Assistant

$21.65/hr

Special Education Instructional Assistant

$21.65/hr

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission9 roles · 98 postings · 8 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Administrative Assistant

$49,243–$87,215/yr

Automotive Equipment Mechanic

$52,549–$93,069/yr

Customer Service Representative

$15.45–$19.98/hr

Horticultural Support Technician

$54,998–$97,403/yr

Park Manager

$75,336–$135,882/yr

Parks Facilities Maintenance Leader

$48,563–$86,008/yr

Parks Facilities Maintenance Worker

$43,216–$76,540/yr

Planner

$57,747–$115,941/yr

Planning Technician

$48,563–$86,008/yr

Maryland Department of Transportation11 roles · 82 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Accountant

$81,750–$128,924/yr

Assistant Division

$93,138–$146,883/yr

DOT Procurement Officer

$87,253–$137,603/yr

Facility Maintenance Technician

$62,742–$87,867/yr

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

$40,975–$64,627/yr

Project Engineer

$71,805–$113,243/yr

Shop Administrative Technician

$40,975–$64,627/yr

Skilled Trade Specialist

$52,354–$82,572/yr

Team Leader

$91,761–$142,914/yr

Transportation Engineer

$71,805–$113,243/yr

Transportation Engineering Technician

$45,595–$70,152/yr

Howard County Government, MD8 roles · 65 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Administrative Analyst

$63,034–$121,532/yr

Administrative Support Technician

$22.20–$25.04/hr

Human Services Specialist

$77,422–$101,377/yr

Maintenance Mechanic

$23.20–$26.25/hr

Motor Equipment Operator

$45,933–$74,534/yr

Operations

$32.03–$35.02/hr

Park Maintenance Contingent Worker

$19–$21/hr

Utility Worker

$23.20–$25.60/hr

Prince George's County Government, MD6 roles · 46 postingsPay overview →Open jobs →

Administrative Aide

$40,919–$50,900/yr

Budget Management Analyst

$66,347–$90,046/yr

CDL Operator

$60,900–$75,000/yr

Community Developer

$55,000/yr

Community Health Nurse

$46,621–$72,800/yr

General Clerk

$16/hr

Anne Arundel County, MD5 roles · 37 postings · 6 openPay overview →Open jobs →

$49,754–$80,787/yr

$64,191–$124,694/yr

$45,136–$73,216/yr

$37,128–$60,112/yr

$71,200–$132,954/yr

Frederick County Government, MD3 roles · 23 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Administrative Specialist

$25.55–$43.43/hr

Deputy Sheriff

$32.88/hr

Maintenance Technician

$35.83–$60.92/hr

City of Rockville, MD1 role · 15 postingsOpen jobs →

Maintenance Worker

$24–$39/hr

Carroll County Government, MD2 roles · 12 postings · 1 openPay overview →Open jobs →

Building Technician

$24.14–$42.23/hr

Custodian

$19–$33/hr

Montgomery College, MD1 role · 11 postingsOpen jobs →

Administrative Aide

$23.05–$34.57/hr

St Mary's County Government, MD2 roles · 10 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →

Administrative Coordinator

$52,874–$58,323/yr

Coordinator

$66,102–$113,734/yr

Berkeley County School District, MD1 role · 6 postings · 1 open

Office Clerk

$25,055–$39,755/yr

College of Southern Maryland1 role · 6 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →

Director

$66,619–$113,253/yr

Bowie State University, MD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

Assistant Football Coach

$55,000–$65,650/yr

Circuit Court for Prince George's County, MD1 role · 5 postings

Paralegal

$75,000–$80,000/yr

Howard County Public School System, MD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

Specialist

$87,280–$138,433/yr

Salisbury University, MD1 role · 5 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →

Administrative Assistant

$22.41–$24/hr

The City of Frederick, MD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

Utility Maintenance Technician

$24–$30/hr

The Montgomery County Coalition, MD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →

Front Desk Staff

$18/hr

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