How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland uses 10 graduated brackets for single filers, from 2% up to a top rate of 6.5% on income above $1,000,000. The model applies a standard deduction of $3,350 for single filers ($6,700 for married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $3,200 per person.
Maryland taxes income at the state level and each county or city adds a local income tax, generally between 2.25% and 3.3%. This calculator assumes 3.0% by default; replace it with your county’s rate for a closer figure.
Take-home pay in Maryland at common salaries
The table shows a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, paid biweekly, using 2026 federal rules and the Maryland rules described above.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maryland tax | Annual take-home | Per biweekly check | Share kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,061 | $25,224 | $970.14 | 84.1% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,011 | $40,344 | $1,551.68 | 80.7% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,199 | $58,394 | $2,245.91 | 77.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,386 | $74,794 | $2,876.68 | 74.8% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,916 | $106,875 | $4,110.57 | 71.2% |
Married filing jointly
| Household wages | Federal tax | FICA | Maryland tax | Annual take-home | Per biweekly check | Share kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $2,840 | $4,590 | $2,175 | $50,395 | $1,938.26 | 84.0% |
| $100,000 | $7,640 | $7,650 | $4,075 | $80,635 | $3,101.34 | 80.6% |
| $150,000 | $15,340 | $11,475 | $6,450 | $116,735 | $4,489.80 | 77.8% |
| $200,000 | $26,340 | $14,339 | $8,947 | $150,374 | $5,783.61 | 75.2% |
Joint filers use a standard deduction of $32,200 and wider federal brackets. For one-earner households, the numbers above assume all wages belong to one spouse; if both spouses work, each pays Social Security and Medicare on their own wages.
How Maryland ranks for take-home pay
At a $75,000 salary and single filing status, Maryland ranks #38 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for annual take-home pay at $58,394. The highest in this ranking is Alaska at $61,593. Maryland’s state income tax and payroll programs take about $3,199 of that salary, compared with $0 in a state with no wage tax. You can rank all states for any salary with the state comparison tool.
Compare Maryland with other states
Sales tax in Maryland
Maryland’s state sales tax rate is 6.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.00%, for a combined average of about 6.00% (Tax Foundation, midyear 2026). The highest local rate in the state is 0.00%. Income tax and sales tax together set how far your money goes, so compare both when you consider a move.
What this estimate leaves out
Your actual paycheck can differ because of health insurance premiums, local taxes, employer-specific deductions and your Form W-4. See the paycheck withholding guide for how employers calculate withholding, and our methodology page for the list of simplifications.