Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026

A Maryland (MD) paycheck and payroll calculator for hourly and salaried workers. Enter your pay to see how much federal tax, Maryland state tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of each paycheck in Maryland, and what you take home.

Updated November 2, 2026 for 2026 federal and Maryland tax rates

Progressive — up to 5.75%Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring

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How much tax comes out of a paycheck in Maryland?

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Maryland pays about $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare and $5,646 in Maryland state tax a year. That is about 25% of pay, leaving $2,152 per biweekly paycheck.

The same salary in Texas, which has no state income tax, takes home $2,369 per paycheck, so Maryland tax costs about $217 a check.

Maryland take-home pay by hourly wage and salary (2026)

Single filer, full time (2,080 hours a year), no 401(k) or other deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.

Maryland take-home pay by hourly wage and salary, 2026
PayPer yearMD state taxTake-home / yearBiweekly paycheck
$15/hr$31,200$2,252$24,998$961
$20/hr$41,600$3,058$32,548$1,252
$25/hr$52,000$3,864$40,099$1,542
$30/hr$62,400$4,670$47,649$1,833
$50,000$50,000$3,709$38,647$1,486
$75,000$75,000$5,646$55,947$2,152
$100,000$100,000$7,584$71,597$2,754
$150,000$150,000$11,634$102,157$3,929

See how Maryland ranks against every other state with the Maryland salary calculator, or convert an hourly rate with the hourly to salary calculator.

Maryland income tax rates 2026

State Tax Type

Progressive

Up to 5.75%

Std. Deduction

$2,400

Single filer

Social Security

6.2%

Up to $184,500

Medicare

1.45%

All wages

Income Tax Brackets — Single Filer

$0–$1,000
2.00%
$1,000–$2,000
3.00%
$2,000–$3,000
4.00%
$3,000–$100,000
4.75%
$100,000–$125,000
5.00%
$125,000–$150,000
5.25%
$150,000–$250,000
5.50%
$250,000+
5.75%

Additional Payroll Taxes

County/Local Tax (avg)3.00%

Paycheck calculators for other states

Where you live determines how much of your paycheck you keep. The 9 no-tax states like Texas and Florida withhold $0 in state income tax, while high-tax states like California and New York can take over 13% on top earnings. On a $100K salary, that difference can exceed $9,000/year in take-home pay. Click any state to run a full paycheck calculation.

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* WA has no income tax but levies a 0.58% Long-Term Care payroll tax. MD rates exclude local/county taxes (~3% avg). All data reflects the 2025 tax year. Click any state to open the full paycheck calculator with federal taxes, FICA, 401(k), and pay schedule.

Maryland Paycheck Calculation

How your Maryland take-home pay is calculated from gross salary.

State Tax = Apply State Brackets to (Gross - State Std. Deduction - Pre-Tax Deductions)

Example:

Single filer in Maryland earning $75,000

Maryland state tax on $75,000 (after the state standard deduction)
= $5,646 a year · take-home $55,947 ($2,152 biweekly)

Variables:

Gross - Annual gross salary
State Std. Deduction - $2,400 (single) / $4,850 (MFJ)

These formulas provide the mathematical foundation for the calculations. Actual results may vary based on rounding, compounding frequency, and specific lender policies.

Maryland paycheck calculator FAQs

Quick answers about Maryland paycheck taxes and take-home pay.

What is the Maryland state income tax rate?

Maryland has progressive income tax rates from 2% to 5.75%. In addition, every Maryland county and Baltimore City charges a local income tax ranging from 2.25% to 3.2%, making the combined top rate around 9%.

Why is my Maryland paycheck lower than neighboring states?

Maryland has both state income tax (up to 5.75%) and county income tax (2.25–3.2%). Combined with federal taxes and FICA, total withholding can be quite high.

Sources and how we calculate

Federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA rates come from the IRS and SSA for 2026. Maryland brackets, deductions and payroll taxes come from the state revenue department. Figures were last checked on November 2, 2026. City and county income taxes are not included unless noted above.

Read our calculation methodology.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only and do not constitute tax, legal, lending, or investment advice. Actual paycheck and tax outcomes can vary based on employer settings, local rules, and personal elections. Consult a qualified US tax professional, CFP, or attorney before making financial decisions.