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Maryland stacks a state tax of 2% to 6.5% on top of a mandatory county income tax (about 2.25% to 3.3%), making it one of the higher-tax states for paychecks. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Maryland after federal, state and local taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2%–6.5%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,780.77per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Maryland paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2% – 6.5% (10 brackets)
Standard deduction$3,350 single · $6,700 married
Personal exemption$3,200 single · $6,400 married · $3,200 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesYes — nearly everywhere
Take-home rank ($75k)#50 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Maryland?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits, typical local tax:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Maryland income tax−$95.63−$2,486
Other Maryland county (~3.0%) tax−$61.67−$1,604
Take-home pay$1,780.77$46,300

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Maryland takes home about $78,028 a year ($3,001.07 bi-weekly).

Maryland take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAMaryland taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$1,765$24,520$943.08
$40,000$2,620$3,060$2,540$31,780$1,222.31
$50,000$3,820$3,825$3,315$39,040$1,501.54
$60,000$5,020$4,590$4,090$46,300$1,780.77
$75,000$7,670$5,738$5,252$56,340$2,166.93
$100,000$13,170$7,650$7,190$71,990$2,768.85
$150,000$24,734$11,475$11,220$102,571$3,945.05
$200,000$36,734$14,339$15,453$133,474$5,133.61

Maryland income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Maryland taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Maryland brackets, single
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $1,000
3%$1,000 – $2,000
4%$2,000 – $3,000
4.75%$3,000 – $100,000
5%$100,000 – $125,000
5.25%$125,000 – $150,000
5.5%$150,000 – $250,000
5.75%$250,000 – $500,000
6.25%$500,000 – $1,000,000
6.5%Over $1,000,000

Married filing jointly

Maryland brackets, married
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $1,000
3%$1,000 – $2,000
4%$2,000 – $3,000
4.75%$3,000 – $150,000
5%$150,000 – $175,000
5.25%$175,000 – $225,000
5.5%$225,000 – $300,000
5.75%$300,000 – $600,000
6.25%$600,000 – $1,200,000
6.5%Over $1,200,000

Local income taxes in Maryland

Nearly every Maryland resident owes a local income tax on top of state tax. Resident rates included in the calculator:

  • Baltimore City: 3.2% of MD taxable income
  • Montgomery County: 3.2% of MD taxable income
  • Prince George's County: 3.2% of MD taxable income
  • Baltimore County: 3.2% of MD taxable income
  • Howard County: 3.2% of MD taxable income
  • Anne Arundel County: 2.81% of MD taxable income
  • Frederick County: 2.96% of MD taxable income
  • Worcester County: 2.25% of MD taxable income
  • Other Maryland county (~3.0%): 3% of MD taxable income

Non-residents who work in these cities often pay a lower rate. Choose "Custom rate" in the calculator to enter one.

How Maryland compares

On a $75,000 salary, Maryland ranks #50 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $56,340 a year, or 75.1% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Maryland tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Maryland withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Maryland have a state income tax?

Yes. Maryland has state income tax rates from 2% to 6.5% for 2026. The standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Maryland takes home about $46,300 a year, or $1,780.77 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $4,090 in Maryland state and local taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?

On a $60,000 salary, about 22.8% of gross pay goes to taxes in Maryland: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state/local taxes (6.8%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Maryland?

Yes. Local income taxes apply almost everywhere in the state. Examples include Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County, Howard County. Pick your city or county in the calculator, or enter a custom rate.

Is Maryland a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Maryland ranks #50 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $56,340 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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