Maryland rules
How Maryland taxes your paycheck in 2026
Maryland is unusual: on top of its progressive 2%–5.75% state income tax, every county (and Baltimore City) levies a mandatory local income tax withheld through the state return. Local rates run from about 2.25% to 3.2%, so most workers face a combined state-and-local rate around 8%–9%.
Maryland's 2026 state brackets
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $1,000 |
| 3% | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| 4% | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 – $100,000 |
| 5% | $100,000 – $125,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 – $150,000 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 – $250,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 and up |
This calculator adds a representative county rate of 3.2% (the most common, used by Maryland's largest counties) to the state tax.
The county income tax
Your county tax is based on where you live, not where you work. Rates range from roughly 2.25% (some rural counties) up to 3.2% in Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard and Baltimore City. Because the calculator above applies a 3.2% county rate, it reflects the higher end common in the populous DC and Baltimore suburbs.
Comparing Maryland to other states
Once county tax is included, Maryland's effective rate rivals high-tax New Jersey. Compare with neighboring Virginia and Pennsylvania to see the spread.
Questions
Maryland salary calculator FAQ
What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?
Maryland has progressive state brackets from 2% to 5.75%, administered by the Comptroller of Maryland, plus a mandatory local county income tax of roughly 2.25% to 3.2%. Most workers face a combined rate around 8% to 9%.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?
A Maryland paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare, the state income tax (up to 5.75%) and your county income tax (up to 3.2%). On a $75,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 27% to 29%.
Does Maryland have a county income tax?
Yes. Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax, withheld through the state return, ranging from about 2.25% to 3.2% based on where you live. This calculator applies a representative 3.2% county rate.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Maryland?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Maryland takes home roughly $53,000 to $54,000 a year after federal tax, FICA, state income tax and a 3.2% county tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.
- Sources: Comptroller of Maryland (2026 state brackets; county income tax rates) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base.
- 🔄 Last updated June 9, 2026 · Tax year 2026
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