Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Taxes

Maryland Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Enter your salary to see take-home pay in Maryland. The estimate includes federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare, and Maryland state income tax.

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Maryland income tax in 2026

Maryland uses graduated rates from 2% up to 6.5%. The state standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers / $6,700 for married filing jointly, and the modeled personal exemption is $3,200 per person ($6,400 per couple) where applicable.

Maryland rates compiled from the Tax Foundation 2026 state tables and IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · retrieved 2026-09-01.

Note: County taxes (avg ~2.4%) not modeled; exemption phase-out not modeled.

Maryland tax brackets (single filers, 2026)

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 above	6.5%

Married filing jointly brackets are typically wider — the calculator applies them automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What is the state income tax in Maryland in 2026?

Maryland uses graduated rates from 2% up to 6.5%. The state standard deduction is $3,350 for single filers / $6,700 for married filing jointly.

How is my paycheck calculated in Maryland?

Net pay = gross pay − federal income tax − Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) − Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200k single / $250k joint) − Maryland state income tax − pre-tax deductions.

Are local income taxes included for Maryland?

This calculator is state-level only. Maryland note: County taxes (avg ~2.4%) not modeled; exemption phase-out not modeled.