Maryland Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in Maryland for 2026. Enter your gross salary to see federal income tax, FICA, and Maryland state income tax, and your net pay — per year, month, biweekly or week.
You keep 74.8% of your gross pay in Maryland.
Estimate Single filer, standard deduction, 2026 tax year. Maryland has ten state brackets from 2% to 6.5%, modelled with a standard deduction + $3,200 personal exemption. Excludes local city/county income taxes, state disability/unemployment insurance (SDI/SUI), 401(k)/HSA and pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and tax credits. Every Maryland county (and Baltimore City) adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25%–3.2% on top of the state tax — this is significant and is NOT included here. Always confirm with the IRS and the Maryland tax authority before relying on a figure.
Maryland take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Gross / yr | Federal | FICA | MD state | Take-home / yr | / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,536 | $32,784 | $2,732 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,486 | $47,904 | $3,992 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,436 | $61,674 | $5,139 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,386 | $74,794 | $6,233 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,916 | $106,875 | $8,906 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,650 | $139,277 | $11,606 |
Single filer, standard deduction. FICA = Social Security + Medicare. State column excludes local taxes.
How to use the Maryland paycheck calculator
- 01 Enter your gross salary and choose a pay frequency (annual, monthly, biweekly or weekly).
- 02 See federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maryland state tax broken down instantly.
- 03 Read your net take-home per paycheck and your effective tax rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is take-home pay on a $100,000 salary in Maryland?
For a single filer taking the standard deduction, a $100,000 salary in Maryland leaves an estimated $74,794 per year — about $6,233 per month. That reflects roughly $13,170 in federal income tax, $7,650 in FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and $4,386 in Maryland state income tax — an effective rate of about 25.2%.
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland has ten state brackets from 2% to 6.5%, modelled with a standard deduction + $3,200 personal exemption. This calculator applies it on top of federal income tax and FICA.
How is my paycheck taxed in Maryland?
Every paycheck has federal income tax withheld using 2026 brackets and the $16,100 single standard deduction, plus FICA — 6.2% Social Security (up to the $184,500 wage base) and 1.45% Medicare (an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000). On top of that, Maryland withholds state income tax (up to 6.5%).
What does this Maryland paycheck estimate leave out?
It models a single filer with the standard deduction and no dependants or credits. It excludes local city/county income taxes, state disability/unemployment insurance (SDI/SUI), 401(k)/HSA and pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and tax credits. Every Maryland county (and Baltimore City) adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25%–3.2% on top of the state tax — this is significant and is NOT included here. For an exact figure, check with the IRS and the Maryland tax authority, or a qualified accountant.
Is this Maryland paycheck calculator free and private?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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