Tax year 2026 · Maryland
Maryland take-home pay
Maryland charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 2% to 6.5% depending on how much you earn.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $3,199 in Maryland state income tax (4.3% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 36 take less and 14 take more.
Example take-home pay in Maryland
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | Maryland tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,061 | $25,224 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,011 | $40,344 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,199 | $58,394 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,386 | $74,794 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,916 | $106,875 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $80,635 a year in Maryland, with $4,075 state tax.
Maryland state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
| Married filing jointly: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Maryland gives you a standard deduction of $3,350 (couples $6,700) and a personal exemption of $3,200 (couples $6,400). The brackets above apply to income left after that.
What is not counted
- Every Maryland county, and Baltimore City, adds its own local income tax on top of the state tax.
- Tax credits such as the child tax credit, itemised deductions, and changes you made on your W-4.
Questions people ask
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Maryland?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $58,394 a year ($4,866 a month) in Maryland: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $3,199 state income tax.
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 2% to 6.5% depending on how much you earn.
What if I put money in a 401(k)?
Money you put into a traditional 401(k) is left out of your income for federal and state income tax, so your tax bill falls. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on it. Type your percentage into the calculator to see the difference.
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Rates: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments; Social Security wage base; state figures from the Tax Foundation. Back to the US calculator.