How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maryland and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,842.45 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Maryland income tax takes $95.63. Altogether that is 20.2% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Maryland state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly and Head of household |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $1,000 | $0 to $1,000 |
| 3% | $1,000 to $2,000 | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| 4% | $2,000 to $3,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 to $100,000 | $3,000 to $150,000 |
| 5% | $100,000 to $125,000 | $150,000 to $175,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 to $150,000 | $175,000 to $225,000 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 to $250,000 | $225,000 to $300,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 to $500,000 | $300,000 to $600,000 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | $600,000 to $1,200,000 |
| 6.5% | Over $1,000,000 | Over $1,200,000 |
Taxable income is pay after the Maryland standard deduction: $3,350 for single filers, $6,700 for married couples filing jointly and $6,700 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Maryland
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Maryland taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,061 | $25,224 | $970.14 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,536 | $32,784 | $1,260.91 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,011 | $40,344 | $1,551.68 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,486 | $47,904 | $1,842.45 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,199 | $58,394 | $2,245.91 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,386 | $74,794 | $2,876.68 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,700 | $91,004 | $3,500.13 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,042 | $106,749 | $4,105.73 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,826 | $139,101 | $5,350.05 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Maryland
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,131 | $1,005.03 | $12.56 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $30,848 | $1,186.47 | $14.83 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $33,993 | $1,307.43 | $16.34 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,856 | $1,609.83 | $20.12 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,718 | $1,912.23 | $23.90 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,773 | $2,452.80 | $30.66 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,342 | $2,974.68 | $37.18 |
Local income taxes in Maryland
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City adds a local income tax, withheld along with the state tax. 2026 rates run from 2.25% in Worcester County to 3.30% in Dorchester and Kent counties. Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery, Prince George's and Howard charge 3.20%. Anne Arundel and Frederick use graduated rates. The calculator shows state tax only, so subtract roughly 3% more for the county.
Maryland take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Maryland, West Virginia leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $2,486 | $47,904 | $1,842.45 |
| Delaware paycheck calculator | $2,893 | $47,497 | $1,826.80 |
| Pennsylvania paycheck calculator | $1,884 | $48,506 | $1,865.62 |
| Virginia paycheck calculator | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
| West Virginia paycheck calculator | $1,866 | $48,524 | $1,866.30 |
| District of Columbia paycheck calculator | $2,525 | $47,865 | $1,840.96 |
Sources
Maryland rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: marylandcomptroller.gov, marylandcomptroller.gov, marylandcomptroller.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.