Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026
A single filer on $75,000 in Maryland takes home about $58,394 a year, or $2,245.91 every two weeks. Change the inputs below for your own figure.
Maryland income tax rates 2026
Maryland is the state where local tax matters most. Every county and Baltimore City levies its own income tax, averaging around 2.4% of income, on top of state brackets reaching 6.5%.
Maryland applies 10 rate bands to federal taxable wages, topping out at 6.5%. A state standard deduction of $3,350 single and $6,700 joint comes off first. A personal exemption of $3,200 single, $6,400 joint, reduces income further. Joint thresholds differ from single thresholds; the table below shows the single-filer bands.
| Rate | Taxable income, single filer |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $1,000 |
| 3% | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| 4% | $2,000 to $3,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 to $100,000 |
| 5% | $100,000 to $125,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 to $150,000 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 to $250,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 to $500,000 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 to $1,000,000 |
| 6.5% | $1,000,000 and above |
Married filing jointly thresholds differ and are applied by the calculator above. State standard deduction $3,350 single, $6,700 joint. Personal exemption $3,200 single, $6,400 joint.
Maryland insurance and other state withholding
Maryland withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium from wages. Unemployment insurance is funded by the employer rather than deducted from your pay.
Local city taxes in Maryland
Municipalities in Maryland levy their own income tax on wages and the rate varies by address. No verified 2026 local rate is on file, so this estimate assumes no local tax. Check your city or county rate directly and add it to the figure shown.
Bonuses in Maryland
Maryland publishes no verified flat supplemental rate here, so a bonus is estimated using the regular tables. Switch to the aggregate method in the advanced section for a closer figure. A bonus is ordinary income however it is withheld, so the final tax is settled on your return. The bonus tax calculator shows both methods side by side.
Example: $75,000 salary in Maryland
Single filer, paid biweekly, no dependents and no pre-tax deductions. Every figure comes from the same engine that runs the calculator above.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$295.00 | -$7,670.00 |
| Social Security | -$178.85 | -$4,650.00 |
| Medicare | -$41.83 | -$1,087.50 |
| Maryland income tax | -$123.03 | -$3,198.88 |
| Net pay | $2,245.91 | $58,393.63 |
Maryland compared with nearby states
Same $75,000 salary, same filing status, different state rules. Click a column heading to sort.
| State | Net per year | Net per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $58,394 | $2,245.91 | 22.1% |
| Virginia | $58,094 | $2,234.39 | 22.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $59,290 | $2,280.38 | 20.9% |
| Delaware | $57,984 | $2,230.13 | 22.7% |
2026 tax rates used on this page
| Item | Rate | Limit or threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | First $184,500 of wages, maximum $11,439 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No cap |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Wages above $200,000 single, $250,000 joint, $125,000 separate |
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | Seven brackets, after the standard deduction |
| Standard deduction | — | $16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household |
| Federal supplemental rate | 22% | Applied to bonuses under the flat method |
| Dependent credits | — | $2,000 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent |
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration 2026 announcement. Verified 17 September 2026.
Maryland paycheck FAQ
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Maryland?
A single filer on $75,000 paid biweekly in Maryland takes home about $58,394 a year, or $2,245.91 a paycheck, with no pre-tax deductions. The effective tax rate on that income is 22.1%. Adding a 401(k) contribution, health premiums or dependents changes the figure.
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland is the state where local tax matters most. Every county and Baltimore City levies its own income tax, averaging around 2.4% of income, on top of state brackets reaching 6.5%.
What is the Maryland supplemental rate for bonuses?
Maryland publishes no verified flat supplemental rate here, so a bonus is estimated using the regular tables. Switch to the aggregate method in the advanced section for a closer figure.
Are there local income taxes in Maryland?
Municipalities in Maryland levy their own income tax on wages and the rate varies by address. No verified 2026 local rate is on file, so this estimate assumes no local tax. Check your city or county rate directly and add it to the figure shown.
What else is withheld from a Maryland paycheck?
Maryland withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium from wages. Unemployment insurance is funded by the employer rather than deducted from your pay.
How accurate is this Maryland paycheck calculator?
It applies Maryland published withholding rules, last verified on 2026-02-11, and the IRS percentage method for federal tax. Where a rate is not yet verified the page says so rather than guessing. Check the figure against your own pay stub before relying on it.
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These figures are estimates for informational purposes and are not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your employer’s payroll system, your year-to-date wages and your specific W-4. Federal rates come from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 announcement; state rates come from each state’s own withholding guide, with the source and verification date published on every state page. Read the methodology, or see who maintains this data.