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Every Maryland paycheck has two income taxes: the state tax, which now reaches 6.5% on very high incomes, and a county (or Baltimore City) tax of 2.25% to 3.3% on the same taxable income. Most counties are at 3.2%, which is the calculator’s default.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Maryland paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Used for state exemptions and credits.
Maryland counties and Baltimore City charge 2.25%–3.3% of Maryland taxable income; most are 3.2%.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Maryland paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxGraduated rates from 2% to 6.5%
Standard deduction$3,350 single, $6,700 married
Personal exemptions & credits$3,200 per person
Local income taxesMy county income tax
Disability / paid leave deductionsNone
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • State brackets from 2% to 6.5%; most middle incomes pay 4.75%.
  • Flat standard deduction $3,350 single / $6,700 married or head of household.
  • $3,200 personal exemption per person and dependent (phases out at higher incomes).
  • County income tax 2.25%–3.3% of Maryland taxable income; most counties are 3.2%.

High-income exemption phase-outs and the nonresident special tax are not modeled.

Maryland salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Maryland salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits, your local tax setting. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$1,812$24,473$941.28
$40,000$2,620$3,060$2,607$31,713$1,219.74
$50,000$3,820$3,825$3,402$38,953$1,498.20
$60,000$5,020$4,590$4,197$46,193$1,776.66
$75,000$7,670$5,738$5,389$56,203$2,161.66
$100,000$13,170$7,650$7,377$71,803$2,761.66
$125,000$18,734$9,563$9,410$87,293$3,357.43
$150,000$24,734$11,475$11,507$102,284$3,934.02

Maryland hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Maryland. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$487.35$25,342
$18.00/hr$720.00$574.23$29,860
$20.00/hr$800.00$632.15$32,872
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$776.95$40,401
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$921.75$47,931
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,179.23$61,320

Maryland vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Maryland and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Pennsylvania$2,355$59,238$2,278.37
West Virginia$2,680$58,912$2,265.86
District of Columbia$3,429$58,164$2,237.08
Virginia$3,498$58,094$2,234.39
Delaware$3,909$57,684$2,218.60
Maryland$5,389$56,203$2,161.66

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Frequently asked questions

What is my Maryland county tax rate?

Most Maryland counties and Baltimore City charge 3.2%. Worcester County is the lowest at 2.25%. Check the Comptroller’s county rate table and enter your county’s rate.

Do I pay Maryland county tax if I work in another county?

County tax is based on where you live on December 31, not where you work.

What is the Maryland income tax rate in 2026?

Maryland has graduated rates from 2% to 6.5%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Maryland takes home about $38,953 a year, or $1,498.20 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $3,402 in Maryland taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maryland?

About $71,803 a year ($2,761.66 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 28.2%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Maryland?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $776.95 a week, or $40,401 a year.

How often are the Maryland rates updated?

We verify federal and Maryland rates every January and whenever Maryland changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.