Maryland paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maryland takes home about $47,540 a year, or $1,828.46 every two weeks, in 2026. Maryland has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.5%; this page uses an estimated 4.75% effective rate; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Maryland take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | MD tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,900 | $32,420 | $1,246.92 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,375 | $39,980 | $1,537.69 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,850 | $47,540 | $1,828.46 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,562 | $58,030 | $2,231.92 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,750 | $74,430 | $2,862.69 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,125 | $106,666 | $4,102.54 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Maryland payroll taxes
Maryland has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.5%; this page uses an estimated 4.75% effective rate. Every county adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25% to 3.3%, withheld with state tax.
Every Maryland paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Maryland revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,850 to Maryland income tax, leaving $47,540.
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Maryland has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.5%; this page uses an estimated 4.75% effective rate. Every county adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25% to 3.3%, withheld with state tax.
What is the Maryland tax rate used here?
4.75% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.