Maryland Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your real take-home pay in Maryland for the 2026 tax year. Maryland has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%, withheld on top of federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter your salary below — everything updates instantly.
State tax uses Maryland's 2026 single-filer schedule with the state standard deduction only. Local/city income taxes and credits are not included.
Maryland income tax in 2026
Maryland uses a progressive schedule for 2026 after a standard deduction of $2,700 (single). Single-filer brackets:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 – $250,000 | 5.5% |
| Over $250,000 | 5.75% |
Worth knowing: Every Maryland county adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25%–3.2% — a large extra bite this calculator notes but does not include.
Worked example: $65,000 in Maryland
A single filer earning $65,000 with no pre-tax deductions pays $5,620 in federal income tax, $4,030 in Social Security and $943 in Medicare, plus $2,907 in Maryland state income tax. That leaves $51,501 per year — about $4,292 a month, or $1,981 per biweekly paycheck — an effective all-in rate of 20.8%.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75% for the 2026 tax year, withheld from wages in addition to federal tax and FICA.
How much is $65,000 after taxes in Maryland?
A single filer earning $65,000 in Maryland takes home roughly $51,501 per year in 2026 — about $4,292 per month or $1,981 per biweekly paycheck — after federal tax ($5,620), Social Security ($4,030), Medicare ($943) and Maryland state tax ($2,907).
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maryland?
On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Maryland keeps roughly $74,611 in 2026, an effective all-in tax rate of about 25.4%.
What taxes come out of every US paycheck?
Three federal deductions apply everywhere: federal income tax across the 2026 brackets, Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to $184,500), and Medicare at 1.45% (plus 0.9% above $200,000). State income tax is added where the state levies one.
Last reviewed January 15, 2026 for the 2026 tax year. Rates change — always confirm against the official sources below before making financial decisions.
- Comptroller of Maryland — official state tax authority
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA
- Tax Foundation — state and average local sales tax comparisons