NetPayPlannerMaryland Paycheck Calculator
This Maryland paycheck calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maryland state income tax and the county income tax that every Maryland resident pays. Enter a salary or an hourly rate and the result updates as you type.
Maryland collects tax at two levels. The state has graduated brackets starting at 2%, and your county or Baltimore City adds its own rate on top. Most counties charge between 2.25% and 3.2%, so change the county box to match where you live. It works as a Maryland salary, wage or pay calculator for any pay frequency.
Pay type
Health insurance, HSA, FSA.
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,776.66
$46,193 per year, $3,849 per month, $888 per week
- Take-home
- Federal tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- State tax
- Local tax
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| 401(k) / retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $95.63 | $2,486.38 |
| County income tax | $65.78 | $1,710.40 |
| Take-home pay | $1,776.66 | $46,193.23 |
Estimate based on 2026 federal rules and Maryland rules. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, local taxes and employer benefits.
Maryland take-home pay at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Per month | Per paycheck (bi-weekly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $24,473 | $2,039 | $941 |
| $40,000 | $31,713 | $2,643 | $1,220 |
| $50,000 | $38,953 | $3,246 | $1,498 |
| $60,000 | $46,193 | $3,849 | $1,777 |
| $75,000 | $56,203 | $4,684 | $2,162 |
| $100,000 | $71,803 | $5,984 | $2,762 |
| $150,000 | $102,284 | $8,524 | $3,934 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, bi-weekly pay.
Maryland tax facts for 2026
- State income tax
- Graduated rates from 2% to 6.5%. A single filer pays 4.75% on taxable income between $3,000 and $100,000.
- County income tax
- Charged by your county or Baltimore City on the same taxable amount as the state tax. Rates run from about 2.25% to 3.2%, and many counties charge 3.2%.
- Standard deduction
- $3,350 single or head of household, $6,700 married filing jointly
- Personal exemption
- $3,200 for you, a spouse and each dependent. It shrinks at higher incomes, which the calculator does not apply.
- 401(k) contributions
- Lower your Maryland taxable pay, as they do for federal tax
- Social Security
- 6.2% on wages up to $184,500
- Medicare
- 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000 (single)
- Federal standard deduction
- $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household
How your Maryland paycheck is calculated
Maryland taxable income is your gross pay minus pre-tax deductions, the standard deduction and $3,200 for each exemption you claim. State tax is figured on that amount with the Maryland brackets. The county tax is a flat percentage of the same amount, so it moves with your state taxable pay.
The county box starts at 3.2%, the rate in several of the larger counties and in Baltimore City. Check your pay stub or the Comptroller of Maryland's county rate table, because rates differ by county. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?
Maryland has graduated rates from 2% to 6.5%. Most workers fall in the 4.75% bracket, which covers taxable income from $3,000 to $100,000 for single filers and from $3,000 to $150,000 for joint filers.
What is the Maryland county income tax?
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City charges a local income tax on top of the state tax. It is a flat percentage of your Maryland taxable income, and rates run from about 2.25% to 3.2%.
How do I find my county tax rate?
The rate depends on the county where you live on December 31, not where you work. The Comptroller of Maryland publishes the current rate for each county, and your pay stub shows what your employer withholds.
Does Maryland have a standard deduction?
Yes. For 2026 it is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married couples filing jointly.
Does this work as a Maryland hourly pay calculator?
Yes. Choose Hourly, enter your rate and weekly hours, and pick your pay frequency.