Maryland paycheck calculator 2026

Your take-home pay in Maryland after federal tax, state income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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Maryland taxes income at graduated rates from 2% to 6.5% across 10 brackets in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $56,340 a year ($2,167 every two weeks) after federal, state, Social Security and Medicare taxes — ranking #51 of the 50 states and DC, and $5,252 a year less than in states with no income tax.

Maryland taxes at a glance

State income tax2% – 6.5%10 brackets

Standard deduction$3,350 single$6,700 married filing jointly

Personal exemption$3,200 single$6,400 married filing jointly

$75,000 salary, single$56,340Take-home a year · 24.9% total tax

Take-home pay at common salaries in Maryland

Single filer, no 401(k), 2026 tax rates. Paycheck is every two weeks (26 a year).

Salary	Federal tax	Soc. Sec. + Medicare	State taxes	Take-home / yr	Per paycheck
$30,000	$1,420	$2,295	$1,765	$24,520	$943
$40,000	$2,620	$3,060	$2,540	$31,780	$1,222
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$3,315	$39,040	$1,502
$60,000	$5,020	$4,590	$4,090	$46,300	$1,781
$70,000	$6,570	$5,355	$4,865	$53,210	$2,047
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$5,252	$56,340	$2,167
$80,000	$8,770	$6,120	$5,640	$59,470	$2,287
$90,000	$10,970	$6,885	$6,415	$65,730	$2,528
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$7,190	$71,990	$2,769
$125,000	$18,734	$9,563	$9,174	$87,530	$3,367
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$11,220	$102,571	$3,945
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$15,453	$133,474	$5,134

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2026 Maryland income tax brackets

Rates apply to taxable income after the standard deduction and exemptions. Each rate only applies to the income inside its bracket.

Single filers

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $1,000	2%
$1,000 – $2,000	3%
$2,000 – $3,000	4%
$3,000 – $100,000	4.75%
$100,000 – $125,000	5%
$125,000 – $150,000	5.25%
$150,000 – $250,000	5.5%
$250,000 – $500,000	5.75%
$500,000 – $1,000,000	6.25%
Over $1,000,000	6.5%

Married filing jointly

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $1,000	2%
$1,000 – $2,000	3%
$2,000 – $3,000	4%
$3,000 – $150,000	4.75%
$150,000 – $175,000	5%
$175,000 – $225,000	5.25%
$225,000 – $300,000	5.5%
$300,000 – $600,000	5.75%
$600,000 – $1,200,000	6.25%
Over $1,200,000	6.5%

Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026. Head of household filers use the single brackets in this calculator.

Maryland paycheck FAQ

Does Maryland have a state income tax?

Yes. Maryland taxes income at graduated rates from 2% to 6.5% across 10 brackets for 2026.

What is the Maryland income tax rate in 2026?

Maryland has 10 tax brackets ranging from 2% to 6.5%. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate. The standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $75,000 after tax in Maryland?

A single filer earning $75,000 a year in Maryland takes home about $56,340 a year, or $2,167 every two weeks. That's after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and $5,252 in Maryland state taxes — an overall tax rate of 24.9%.

Do 401(k) contributions lower my Maryland taxes?

Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions are taken out before federal and Maryland income tax, so they lower both. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on the full salary.

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