How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland taxes wages at graduated rates from 2% to 6.5%; the 6.25% and 6.5% brackets were added by the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 and are unchanged for 2026. The same Act replaced the old 15%-of-income standard deduction with a flat amount indexed from 2026, which the Comptroller's 2026 withholding guide sets at $3,400 for single filers. FAMLI paid-leave contributions start January 1, 2027, so no employee contribution is collected in 2026.
2026 Maryland income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $3,400 | $6,850 | $6,850 |
| Personal exemption | $3,200 | $6,400 | $3,200 |
Maryland county income tax rates 2026
Every county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax on residents' Maryland taxable net income; 2026 rates run from 2.25% (Worcester) to 3.30% (Dorchester, Kent), with most jurisdictions at 3.20% and Anne Arundel and Frederick using progressive local brackets. Nonresidents working in Maryland pay a special 2.25% nonresident tax instead.
| County | Resident rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Anne Arundel County (Progressive local rates: 2.70%, 2.94% and 3.20%.) | 2.7% to 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Baltimore City | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Baltimore County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Calvert County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Caroline County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Carroll County | 3.03% | Maryland taxable income |
| Cecil County | 2.74% | Maryland taxable income |
| Charles County | 3.03% | Maryland taxable income |
| Dorchester County | 3.3% | Maryland taxable income |
| Frederick County (One rate, set by your income level, applies to all Maryland taxable income (2.25% to 3.20%).) | 2.25% to 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Garrett County | 2.65% | Maryland taxable income |
| Harford County | 3.06% | Maryland taxable income |
| Howard County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Kent County | 3.3% | Maryland taxable income |
| Montgomery County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Prince George's County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Queen Anne's County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Somerset County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| St. Mary's County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Talbot County | 2.4% | Maryland taxable income |
| Washington County | 2.95% | Maryland taxable income |
| Wicomico County | 3.2% | Maryland taxable income |
| Worcester County | 2.25% | Maryland taxable income |
Our Maryland examples use Montgomery County, the most populous county. Pick your own county in the calculator. Source: 2026 Maryland State and Local Income Tax Withholding Information, Comptroller of Maryland (Feb. 4, 2026).
Take-home pay in Maryland at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions, including Montgomery County tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maryland taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,808 | $24,477 | $941 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,603 | $31,717 | $1,220 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $3,398 | $38,957 | $1,498 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $4,193 | $46,197 | $1,777 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $5,385 | $56,207 | $2,162 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $7,373 | $71,807 | $2,762 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $11,502 | $102,289 | $3,934 |
How Maryland compares
At a $60,000 salary, Maryland ranks #50 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Maryland
The Maryland minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of January 1, 2024. A full-time minimum wage job pays $31,200 a year before taxes and about $25,346 after taxes. See the full Maryland minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The $3,200 personal exemption phases down above federal AGI of $100,000 single ($150,000 joint), and the joint/head-of-household standard deduction ($6,850) is computed from the statutory inflation formula because the Comptroller has not yet published it. County income tax, itemized-deduction limits, the capital gains surtax and EITCs are ignored. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland taxes wages at graduated rates from 2% to 6.5% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Maryland?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maryland keeps about $46,197 a year, or $3,850 a month, in 2026. That ranks 50 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Maryland have local income taxes?
Every county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax on residents' Maryland taxable net income; 2026 rates run from 2.25% (Worcester) to 3.30% (Dorchester, Kent), with most jurisdictions at 3.20% and Anne Arundel and Frederick using progressive local brackets. Nonresidents working in Maryland pay a special 2.25% nonresident tax instead.
What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
The minimum wage in Maryland is $15.00 an hour as of January 1, 2024. Full time, that is $31,200 a year before taxes and about $25,346 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Comptroller of Maryland - 2026 Employer Withholding Guide
- Comptroller of Maryland - Payment Voucher Worksheet (2025 PV Worksheet, for estimating 2026 tax)
- Comptroller of Maryland - Tax Alert: Changes to Standard and Itemized Deductions and State and Local Rates from the 2025 Session (rev. Dec 22, 2025)
- Comptroller of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau - 2026 Maryland State and Local Income Tax Withholding Information
- Maryland Department of Labor - FAMLI: Make Contributions
- Maryland Code, Tax-General 10-217 (standard deduction and indexing)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)