How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2% to 6.5% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $3,350 ($6,700 if married filing jointly).
Each taxpayer and dependent gets a personal exemption of $3,200, reduced for single filers with income over $100,000 and gone over $150,000.
Every Maryland county adds a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.30%: pick your county under Local tax.
Maryland take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions, no local tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maryland tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $40.82 | $970.14 | $25,224 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $59.09 | $1,260.91 | $32,784 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $77.36 | $1,551.69 | $40,344 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $95.63 | $1,842.44 | $47,903 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $113.90 | $2,119.76 | $55,114 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $123.03 | $2,245.91 | $58,394 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $132.17 | $2,372.05 | $61,673 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $150.44 | $2,624.37 | $68,234 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $168.71 | $2,876.67 | $74,793 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $209.62 | $3,376.92 | $87,800 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $270.85 | $4,105.73 | $106,749 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $377.91 | $5,350.05 | $139,101 |
Maryland income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $1,000 | $0 – $1,000 |
| 3% | $1,000 – $2,000 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| 4% | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 – $100,000 | $3,000 – $150,000 |
| 5% | $100,000 – $125,000 | $150,000 – $175,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 – $150,000 | $175,000 – $225,000 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 – $250,000 | $225,000 – $300,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 – $500,000 | $300,000 – $600,000 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 – $1,000,000 | $600,000 – $1,200,000 |
| 6.5% | $1,000,000+ | $1,200,000+ |
Maryland local income taxes
Pick your county in the calculator to add it.
| County | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Allegany County | 3.2% |
| Anne Arundel County | graduated, by income |
| Baltimore City | 3.2% |
| Baltimore County | 3.2% |
| Calvert County | 3.2% |
| Caroline County | 3.2% |
| Carroll County | 3.03% |
| Cecil County | 2.74% |
| Charles County | 3.03% |
| Dorchester County | 3.3% |
| Frederick County | graduated, by income |
| Garrett County | 2.65% |
| Harford County | 3.06% |
| Howard County | 3.2% |
| Kent County | 3.3% |
| Montgomery County | 3.2% |
| Prince George's County | 3.2% |
| Queen Anne's County | 3.2% |
| Somerset County | 3.2% |
| St. Mary's County | 3.2% |
| Talbot County | 2.4% |
| Washington County | 2.95% |
| Wicomico County | 3.2% |
| Worcester County | 2.25% |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- Maryland Comptroller, Withholding Tax Facts 2026
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Maryland tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Maryland paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Maryland is about $1,842.44 per paycheck, or $47,903 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $95.63 Maryland income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?
Maryland income tax rates for 2026 range from 2% to 6.5%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Maryland?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Maryland comes to about $1,609.84 every two weeks, or $20.12 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
Does Maryland have local income taxes?
Yes. Every Maryland county adds a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.30%: pick your county under Local tax. The calculator includes 24 county rates.