Maryland Salary After Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your Maryland take-home pay for 2026 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maryland state income tax. Enter an annual salary or hourly wage.
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How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland's state rates run from 2% to 6.5%, but every Maryland county also charges its own income tax on the same taxable income.
Maryland county income taxes range from about 2.25% to 3.30%. The calculator prefills 3.20%, the rate in several of the largest counties, and you can change it to your county's rate.
Every paycheck also loses federal income tax (10% to 37% after a $16,100 standard deduction for single filers), 6.2% for Social Security on wages up to $184,500, and 1.45% for Medicare, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Maryland take-home pay at common salaries (2026)
Single filer, no 401(k) or other deductions, including a 3.20% county tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | State tax | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,812 | $24,473 | $2,039 | 18.4% |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,607 | $31,713 | $2,643 | 20.7% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $3,402 | $38,953 | $3,246 | 22.1% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $4,197 | $46,193 | $3,849 | 23.0% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $5,389 | $56,203 | $4,684 | 25.1% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $7,377 | $71,803 | $5,984 | 28.2% |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $9,542 | $87,162 | $7,263 | 30.3% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $11,709 | $102,082 | $8,507 | 31.9% |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $16,119 | $132,808 | $11,067 | 33.6% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $20,469 | $162,713 | $13,559 | 34.9% |
Maryland income tax brackets for 2026
Single
| 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% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 6.5% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 – $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 – $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 – $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 – $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| $1,200,000 and up | 6.5% |
The calculator applies a standard deduction of $3,350 for single filers ($6,700 married filing jointly).
Maryland vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary for a single filer in 2026.
| State | State tax + payroll | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $5,389 | $56,203 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,355 | $59,238 |
| Delaware | $3,909 | $57,684 |
| Virginia | $3,498 | $58,094 |
| West Virginia | $2,546 | $59,047 |
| District of Columbia | $3,429 | $58,164 |
What this estimate leaves out
Every estimate assumes one earner with wages only, the 2026 standard deduction, and no tax credits. It leaves out the new federal deductions for tips, overtime and seniors, the child tax credit, itemized deductions, and pre-tax health insurance. For Maryland, it also doesn't include Maryland tax credits. Your actual paycheck withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Maryland takes home about $56,203 a year in 2026, or $4,684 a month. That's after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, $3,199 in Maryland income tax, plus about $2,190 in county tax at 3.20%.
What is the Maryland income tax rate in 2026?
Maryland has a graduated income tax from 2% to 6.5% across 10 brackets. Maryland added two new top brackets for 2025 onward (6.25% and 6.5%) and replaced its old percentage-based standard deduction with a flat $3,350 single / $6,700 married. The calculator applies a standard deduction of $3,350 for single filers ($6,700 married filing jointly).
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maryland?
On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Maryland keeps about $71,803 a year ($5,984 a month), an overall tax rate of 28.2%.
Do cities or counties in Maryland charge income tax?
Maryland county income taxes range from about 2.25% to 3.30%. The calculator prefills 3.20%, the rate in several of the largest counties, and you can change it to your county's rate.
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Sources: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments (federal brackets and standard deduction), Social Security Administration (2026 wage base $184,500), Tax Foundation 2026 state income tax rates, and state revenue and paid-leave agencies, including 2026 laws that took effect retroactively. Updated October 2026. This is an estimate, not tax advice.