Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026: Take-Home Pay After Taxes

Maryland uses a graduated income tax with 10 brackets, plus county-level income taxes that this calculator does not include. This Maryland paycheck calculator combines federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Maryland state income tax to show your real 2026 take-home pay.

How Maryland state income tax works

Maryland's state brackets for single filers start at 2% on the first $1,000, climb through 3%, 4%, 4.75%, 5%, 5.25%, 5.5%, 5.75% (the rate most middle-income earners pay), then 6.25% above $500,000 and 6.5% above $1,000,000. Joint filers use the same lower-end rates but with higher thresholds for the top bands.

Every Maryland county and Baltimore City also charges a local income tax (currently 2.25% to 3.2%) on top of the state rate — but this calculator estimates the state portion only. The state standard deduction is $6,550 single / $13,100 joint.

Maryland paycheck FAQ

›Does Maryland have a state income tax?

Yes. Maryland uses 10 graduated brackets from 2% up to 6.5%, plus a separate local income tax in every county and Baltimore City.

›What is the Maryland income tax rate?

State rates range from 2% to 6.5%. Most middle-income workers pay 5.75% at the state level. Counties add another 2.25% to 3.2% on top.

›How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Maryland?

A single filer earning $75,000 in Maryland with no pre-tax deductions and only the state tax shown here takes home roughly $55,000 to $56,000 per year. County tax would reduce this by another ~$1,500 to $2,000.

›Does this calculator include Maryland county tax?

No. Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.2% that is not included in this state estimate.

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