Tax year 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026
Maryland Paycheck Calculator
Maryland is unusual: every county and Baltimore City adds a mandatory local income tax of 2.25% to 3.2% on top of the state’s graduated rates.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Pre-tax retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health, HSA, FSA (pre-tax) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| Maryland income tax | $95.63 | $2,486.38 |
| Local income tax | $73.85 | $1,920.00 |
| After-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,768.60 | $45,983.63 |
Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T for a 2020-or-later W-4. Social Security applies to the first $184,500 of wages in 2026. Maryland tax uses the 2026 rate schedule (top rate 6.5%).
How Maryland paycheck taxes work in 2026
Maryland uses a graduated schedule with 10 brackets from 2% to 6.5%. The top rate applies to taxable income above $1,000,000 for single filers and $1,200,000 for joint filers. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, which is why the effective rate on your whole paycheck is lower than the top rate.
Before the rates apply, Maryland allows a standard deduction of $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for joint filers and personal exemptions of $3,200 per filer and $3,200 per dependent. The calculator applies these automatically based on your filing status and the dependents you enter.
| Rate | Single filers | 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% | over $1,000,000 | over $1,200,000 |
Standard deduction: $3,350 single, $6,700 joint. Personal exemption: $3,200 per filer, $3,200 per dependent. Married filing separately and head of household use the single schedule in this estimate.
Local income taxes in Maryland
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.2% on taxable income; 3.2% is the most common rate. Pick your county's rate from the Comptroller's table.
Good to know. Maryland's 2026 schedule adds 6.25% and 6.5% brackets for very high incomes and a 2% surtax on capital gains for high earners (not modeled for wages).
Worked example: $60,000 salary in Maryland
A single filer earning $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks, with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions, sees this on each paycheck in 2026. These numbers are produced by the same engine as the calculator above, so they never drift from the tool.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 |
| Social Security | $143.08 |
| Medicare | $33.46 |
| Maryland income tax | $95.63 |
| Local income tax | $73.85 |
| Take-home pay per paycheck | $1,768.60 |
| Take-home pay per year | $45,983.63 |
| Effective tax rate | 23.4% |
Federal taxes on every paycheck in 2026
Federal income tax withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T: your pay is annualised, adjusted for the entries on your Form W-4, reduced by the standard deduction built into the withholding tables ($16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household), and run through the 2026 rate schedule below. Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $24,800 | $0 – $17,700 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $24,800 – $100,800 | $17,700 – $67,450 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $100,800 – $211,400 | $67,450 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $211,400 – $403,550 | $105,700 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $403,550 – $512,450 | $201,775 – $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $512,450 – $768,700 | $256,200 – $640,600 |
| 37% | over $640,600 | over $768,700 | over $640,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have state income tax?
Yes. Maryland uses a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 6.5% for 2026, withheld from each paycheck by your employer.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in Maryland?
For a single filer paid $1,000 a week with no pre-tax deductions, about $227.08 is withheld in 2026: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare, $40.51 Maryland income tax, $32.00 local tax, leaving take-home pay of about $772.92.
What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?
Maryland rates range from 2% to 6.5% in 2026, depending on taxable income and filing status. The full bracket table is above.
Does Maryland have local income taxes?
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.2% on taxable income; 3.2% is the most common rate. Pick your county's rate from the Comptroller's table. Enter the rate in the calculator's "County income tax" field to include it.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Maryland?
No. Like the federal government, Maryland excludes traditional 401(k), 403(b) and similar pre-tax retirement contributions from taxable wages. Social Security and Medicare still apply to those contributions.
How do I calculate my hourly take-home pay in Maryland?
Switch the calculator to Hourly, enter your rate, hours per week and any overtime, and choose how often you are paid. The Maryland hourly paycheck calculator opens with those settings and shows the same federal, FICA and state breakdown.
Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
Employers use IRS Publication 15-T and the state's own withholding tables, and your year-to-date wages, benefits, bonuses, garnishments and any local taxes change the numbers. This estimate annualises your regular pay; it will be closest for a steady salary with a standard W-4.
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Paycheck calculators for other states
- AlabamaUp to 5%
- AlaskaNo income tax
- ArizonaFlat 2.5%
- ArkansasUp to 3.9%
- CaliforniaUp to 13.3%
- ColoradoFlat 4.4%
- ConnecticutUp to 6.99%
- DelawareUp to 6.6%
- District of ColumbiaUp to 10.75%
- FloridaNo income tax
- GeorgiaFlat 5.19%
- HawaiiUp to 11%
- IdahoFlat 5.3%
- IllinoisFlat 4.95%
- IndianaFlat 2.95%
- IowaFlat 3.8%
- KansasUp to 5.58%
- KentuckyFlat 3.5%
- LouisianaFlat 3%
- MaineUp to 7.15%
- MassachusettsUp to 9%
- MichiganFlat 4.25%
- MinnesotaUp to 9.85%
- MississippiFlat 4%
- MissouriUp to 4.7%
- MontanaUp to 5.65%
- NebraskaUp to 4.55%
- NevadaNo income tax
- New HampshireNo income tax
- New JerseyUp to 10.75%
- New MexicoUp to 5.9%
- New YorkUp to 10.9%
- North CarolinaFlat 3.99%
- North DakotaUp to 2.5%
- OhioFlat 2.75%
- OklahomaUp to 4.5%
- OregonUp to 9.9%
- PennsylvaniaFlat 3.07%
- Rhode IslandUp to 5.99%
- South CarolinaUp to 6%
- South DakotaNo income tax
- TennesseeNo income tax
- TexasNo income tax
- UtahFlat 4.5%
- VermontUp to 8.75%
- VirginiaUp to 5.75%
- WashingtonNo income tax
- West VirginiaUp to 4.82%
- WisconsinUp to 7.65%
- WyomingNo income tax
Sources and updates
Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on . Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan 1, 2026)
- Maryland Department of Revenue, withholding
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (standard deduction, rate brackets)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, Worksheet 1A percentage method for automated payroll systems
- Social Security Administration, 2026 contribution and benefit base $184,500
- IRS Topic 751, Social Security and Medicare withholding rates (6.2% and 1.45%; Additional Medicare Tax 0.9% over $200,000)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Tax Brackets (head of household and married filing separately thresholds)
This calculator gives estimates for information only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes, benefits and year-to-date wages can change the exact amounts on your pay stub. See how we calculate.