Maryland paycheck calculator
Maryland has a progressive income tax with 10 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 6.5%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Maryland has about $123.03 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,245.91 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Maryland · 2026Take-home pay $1,842.44 per paycheck, $47,903.48 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Maryland income tax | −95.63 | −2,486.38 |
| Take-home pay | 1,842.44 | 47,903.48 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Maryland paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2% to a top rate of 6.5% of annual taxable wages.
| 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% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 6.5% |
| 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% |
| $1,200,000 and up | 6.5% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $6,550
- Married filing jointly
- $13,100
- Head of household
- $9,900
- Each dependent: a further $3,200 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
All 23 counties and Baltimore City add a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%. It is usually larger than the state share of withholding and is not included in this estimate.
Maryland's FAMLI paid leave contributions are delayed until January 1, 2027.
Take-home pay in Maryland, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $59.09 | $1,260.91 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $123.03 | $2,245.91 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $266.00 | $4,110.58 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 3.84% of a $40,000 salary, 4.27% of a $75,000 salary, 4.61% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Maryland paycheck FAQ
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland has a progressive income tax with 10 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 6.5%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $6,550 (single), $13,100 (married filing jointly), $9,900 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Maryland?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $95.63 to Maryland income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,842.44.
What deductions and exemptions does Maryland allow?
Maryland withholding allows $6,550 for single; $13,100 for married filing jointly; $9,900 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $3,200.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Maryland?
All 23 counties and Baltimore City add a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%. It is usually larger than the state share of withholding and is not included in this estimate. Maryland's FAMLI paid leave contributions are delayed until January 1, 2027.