Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026
See your Maryland take-home pay for salary or hourly work in 2026.
- 2026 figures, checked October 26, 2026
- 3 official sources
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How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland uses graduated brackets in 2026, from 2% to a top rate of 6.5%. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, so moving into a higher bracket never lowers your take-home pay.
Before the brackets apply, Maryland allows a standard deduction of $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for joint filers and a personal exemption of $3,200 per filer.
Maryland counties add a local income tax on top of the state rate. Enter your local rate in the calculator so the estimate includes it.
Maryland income tax brackets for 2026
| Taxable income | 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% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 6.5% |
Maryland brackets for married couples filing jointly
| Taxable income | 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% |
| $1,200,000 and up | 6.5% |
Example: a $65,000 salary in Maryland
Worked example
A single filer earning $65,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, takes home about $1,987.83 per paycheck in 2026. Each check loses $216.15 to federal income tax, $191.25 to Social Security and Medicare, and $104.76 to Maryland income tax.
Ways to raise your take-home pay in Maryland
- 01
Contribute pre-tax
Traditional 401(k) contributions (up to $24,500 in 2026) and HSA contributions through payroll lower federal taxable income, and in most cases Maryland taxable income too.
- 02
Update your W-4
If you got a large refund last year, too much is being withheld. A new W-4 puts that money in each paycheck instead.
- 03
Claim the 2026 federal deductions you qualify for
Qualified overtime premium (up to $12,500, or $25,000 joint) and tips (up to $25,000) can be deducted on your federal return for 2025 through 2028.
- 04
Check where local tax is owed
Local income taxes can depend on where you live and where you work. If you moved or work remotely, confirm your employer is withholding for the right locality.
How this calculator works
Maryland taxes wages from 2% to 6.5% across 10 brackets. The 2026 standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for joint filers. Each filer gets a $3,200 personal exemption.
Maryland counties add a local income tax on top of the state rate. Enter your local rate in the calculator.
Federal income tax uses 2026 brackets and the standard deduction. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 and Medicare 1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000.
Maryland paycheck questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Maryland taxes wages from 2% to 6.5% across 10 brackets. The 2026 standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for joint filers. Each filer gets a $3,200 personal exemption.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?
For a single filer earning $65,000 in 2026, federal income tax and FICA take about 16% of gross pay. Maryland income tax comes on top of that; the calculator adds it.
Why is my actual paycheck different?
Employers withhold using your W-4 and the IRS percentage-method tables, which approximate the annual tax this calculator estimates. Bonuses, mid-year raises and benefit changes also shift withholding.
What is the top income tax rate in Maryland for 2026?
6.5% for single filers on taxable income above $1,000,000.
Are Social Security and Medicare the same in Maryland?
Yes. They are federal: 6.2% for Social Security on wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and 1.45% for Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000.
Sources
- IRS, Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 tax tables and amounts)
- SSA, 2026 Social Security wage base
- Tax Foundation, state income tax rates and brackets, 2026
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