Baltimore City income tax
Baltimore City adds a 3.2% local income tax for city residents, figured on Maryland taxable income and withheld along with the state tax. People who live outside the city pay no Baltimore tax, even if they work there. Baltimore County is a separate jurisdiction with its own 3.2% rate.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Baltimore City | 3.2% |
| People who only work in Baltimore City | Not taxed |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Baltimore City?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Baltimore City keeps about $1,776.66 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Maryland taxes $95.63, and the Baltimore City tax $65.78. In all, 23% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Baltimore City
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Baltimore City, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Maryland taxes | Baltimore City tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,061 | $750 | $24,473 | $941.28 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,536 | $1,070 | $31,713 | $1,219.74 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,011 | $1,390 | $38,953 | $1,498.20 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,486 | $1,710 | $46,193 | $1,776.66 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,199 | $2,190 | $56,203 | $2,161.66 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,386 | $2,990 | $71,803 | $2,761.66 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,700 | $3,790 | $87,213 | $3,354.35 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,042 | $4,590 | $102,158 | $3,929.17 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,826 | $6,190 | $132,911 | $5,111.96 |
Living in Baltimore City vs. outside it
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who lives in Baltimore City, and for one who lives elsewhere in Maryland. The difference is the Baltimore City tax.
| Salary | Live in Baltimore City | Elsewhere in Maryland | Baltimore City tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,193 | $47,904 | $1,710 |
| $100,000 | $71,803 | $74,794 | $2,990 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Baltimore City
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Baltimore City. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Baltimore City tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $789 | $25,342 | $974.69 | $12.18 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $988 | $29,860 | $1,148.45 | $14.36 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $1,122 | $32,872 | $1,264.29 | $15.80 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $1,454 | $40,401 | $1,553.89 | $19.42 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,787 | $47,931 | $1,843.49 | $23.04 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $2,453 | $61,320 | $2,358.46 | $29.48 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $3,118 | $74,223 | $2,854.74 | $35.68 |
Other paycheck calculators in Maryland
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Sources
Baltimore City rates come from marylandcomptroller.gov and marylandcomptroller.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.