Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
Maryland has a progressive state income tax with rates up to 5.75% for single filers. Enter your pay below to see your estimated 2026 take-home pay in Maryland — per paycheck and per year, with every tax broken out.
| 2026 estimate | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0 | $0 |
| Federal income tax | $0 | $0 |
| State income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0 | $0 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0 | $0 |
| Total tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $0 | $0 |
Effective tax rate: 0%
2026 estimates using federal brackets, the standard deduction, FICA and state income tax only. Ignores 401(k), health premiums, local taxes, credits and other deductions. Not tax advice.
How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland has a progressive state income tax with rates up to 5.75% for single filers.
Maryland’s state rates look moderate, but every county (and Baltimore City) layers a local income tax of roughly 2.25%–3.2% on top.
On top of Maryland state tax and federal income tax, every worker pays FICA: Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to the $184,500 2026 wage base) and Medicare at 1.45%, with an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
Maryland take-home pay example ($60,000, single)
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maryland in 2026 takes home about $48,357 after $5,020 federal tax, $2,033 state tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare — an effective rate of 19.4%. That's roughly $1,860 per biweekly paycheck. Run your own numbers in the calculator above.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have state income tax?
Yes. Maryland uses progressive brackets that reach 5.75% at the top for single filers. Maryland’s state rates look moderate, but every county (and Baltimore City) layers a local income tax of roughly 2.25%–3.2% on top.
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Maryland?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maryland pays roughly $11,643 in total tax for 2026 — $5,020 federal income tax, $2,033 Maryland state income tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare. That leaves about $48,357 take-home (an effective tax rate of 19.4%).
What is the take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Maryland?
About $48,357 per year for a single filer in 2026 — roughly $1,860 per biweekly paycheck or $4,030 per month, before 401(k), health premiums or local taxes. Use the calculator above to run your own salary and filing status.
Why is my Maryland paycheck smaller than my salary?
Your employer withholds federal income tax, Maryland state income tax and 7.65% FICA (Social Security and Medicare) before you're paid — typically 20–30% combined for middle incomes. Pre-tax deductions like health insurance and retirement contributions reduce it further.
2026 estimates using federal brackets, the standard deduction, FICA and Maryland income tax only — ignores 401(k), health premiums, local taxes and credits. Confirm with the IRS or your state revenue department. Not tax advice.
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