Paycheck taxes in Maryland
Maryland has a progressive state income tax with rates from about 2% to 6.5% depending on income, on top of federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Maryland also has local income taxes in some areas, which are not included in these estimates.
Use the calculator above to see your Maryland take-home pay for any salary or hourly wage. It applies 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security (6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base), and Medicare (1.45%), plus Maryland state income tax.
2026 Maryland tax brackets (single filer)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|
| Up 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% |
The calculator doubles these thresholds for married filing jointly, a close approximation of Maryland's married schedule. Maryland's own standard deduction ($3,350 single) is applied first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate take-home pay in Maryland?
Enter your salary or hourly wage above with Maryland selected. The calculator subtracts 2026 federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Maryland state income tax to show your per-paycheck and annual take-home pay.
What is the Maryland state income tax rate?
Maryland uses progressive brackets ranging from roughly 2% to 6.5%. The calculator applies the bracket schedule along with 2026 federal brackets, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).
Is this Maryland paycheck calculator accurate?
It provides close estimates using 2026 federal brackets and current Maryland tax rules, but excludes local taxes, most state-specific credits, and your W-4 details. Maryland also has local income taxes in some areas, which are not included in these estimates. It is not tax advice. Confirm important figures with a tax professional.
Sources: 2026 federal figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration; Maryland rates from the Comptroller of Maryland. Full methodology and figures on the guide.
Estimates only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. See About for the full disclaimer, or the all-states paycheck calculator.