How Maryland taxes your paycheck in 2026
Maryland's state income tax runs from 2% to 6.5%, and every county adds its own income tax of 2.25% to 3.30%, so most workers pay around 8% combined.
- Maryland added two new top brackets — 6.25% and 6.5% — for income over $500,000 ($600,000 for married couples).
- The standard deduction is a flat $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married couples. There's also a $3,200 exemption per person that shrinks for higher incomes and disappears above $150,000 ($200,000 for couples).
- Every county and Baltimore City charges a 'piggyback' income tax on the same taxable income — 3.2% in Montgomery County and Baltimore City, and up to 3.30% in Dorchester and Kent. Set your county's rate under More options.
Maryland 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | 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 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Maryland at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Maryland taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,784 | $1,261 | $1,536 | 18.0% |
| $60,000 | $47,904 | $1,842 | $2,486 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 | $58,394 | $2,246 | $3,199 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $74,794 | $2,877 | $4,386 | 25.2% |
| $150,000 | $106,749 | $4,106 | $7,042 | 28.8% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Maryland earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,246 per paycheck, or $58,394 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Maryland taxes $3,199.
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What are Maryland's income tax rates for 2026?
From 2% to 6.5% across 10 brackets. Most workers pay 4.75% on most of their income, plus county tax.
How much is Maryland county income tax?
Between 2.25% and 3.30% depending on where you live. Montgomery County and Baltimore City charge 3.2%.
What is Maryland's standard deduction for 2026?
$3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married couples filing jointly.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
About $58,394 a year, or $2,246 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions, before any local income tax.
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