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Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate take-home pay after federal and Maryland taxes. Updated for 2026 tax rates.
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Maryland take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions, 3.2% local tax.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $941.43 | $24,477 | 18.4% |
| $40,000 | $1,219.89 | $31,717 | 20.7% |
| $50,000 | $1,498.35 | $38,957 | 22.1% |
| $60,000 | $1,776.82 | $46,197 | 23.0% |
| $75,000 | $2,161.82 | $56,207 | 25.1% |
| $100,000 | $2,761.82 | $71,807 | 28.2% |
| $150,000 | $3,934.18 | $102,289 | 31.8% |
Maryland hourly paycheck examples
Single filer, 40 hours a week, paid weekly.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $487.42 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $632.22 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $777.02 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $921.82 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,179.31 |
Maryland paycheck taxes for 2026
Maryland taxes wages using 10 brackets with a top rate of 6.5%. For 2026, federal income tax uses seven brackets from 10% to 37%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
- Maryland has graduated rates from 2% to 6.5%. The 6.25% and 6.5% brackets for income over $500,000 ($600,000 joint) and $1 million ($1.2 million joint) were added by 2025 legislation.
- Nearly all Maryland residents also pay a county or Baltimore City income tax, from 2.25% to 3.30% in 2026.
- Maryland's paid family and medical leave (FAMLI) payroll contributions do not start until January 2027, when employees will pay 0.45% of wages.
- Each personal exemption is worth $3,200, but its value shrinks once federal adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 ($150,000 joint).
Maryland deductions and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $3,400 | $3,200 |
| Married filing jointly | $6,700 | $3,200 |
| Head of household | $6,700 | $3,200 |
Maryland tax brackets: single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
Maryland tax brackets: married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Local income tax
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax on Maryland taxable income. For 2026 rates run from 2.25% (Worcester) to 3.30% (Dorchester, Kent). 3.20% applies in Baltimore City and in Montgomery, Prince Georgeās, Baltimore and Howard counties, so it is the default. Anne Arundel and Frederick use graduated local rates.
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?
A single filer earning $60,000 a year and paid every two weeks takes home about $1,776.82 per paycheck in Maryland, an effective tax rate of about 23.0%. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maryland income tax, and local income tax.
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland taxes wages using 10 brackets with a top rate of 6.5%.
Are there local income taxes in Maryland?
Yes. Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax on Maryland taxable income. For 2026 rates run from 2.25% (Worcester) to 3.30% (Dorchester, Kent). 3.20% applies in Baltimore City and in Montgomery, Prince Georgeās, Baltimore and Howard counties, so it is the default. Anne Arundel and Frederick use graduated local rates.
Is this Maryland paycheck calculator accurate?
It estimates your yearly tax using 2026 federal and Maryland rules, then divides by your number of paychecks. Your employer's withholding can differ because of your W-4 choices, bonuses, other income, or benefits not entered here. Use it for planning and check your pay stub for exact amounts.
Sources
- https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/tax/legal-publications/facts/withholding-tax-facts-2026.pdf
- https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/tax/instructions/withholding/2026/withholding-guide.pdf
- https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/tax/legal-publications/alerts/tax-alert-changes-to-standard-and-itemized-deductions-and-to-state-and-local-income-tax-rates-from-the-2025-legislative-session.pdf
- https://paidleave.maryland.gov/employers/make-contributions/
- https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2026-including-amendments-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
- https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html
Tax data last reviewed 2026-09-16. How this calculator works.
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