Maryland paycheck calculator for 2026
Estimate 2026 take-home pay in Maryland. State income tax up to 6.50% plus federal brackets and FICA.
Some 2026 Maryland figures on this page could not yet be confirmed with the state revenue department. Treat results as estimates.
| Gross | $3,269.23 |
| Federal income tax (marginal 22%) | −$316.15 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$243.03 |
| Maryland income tax (marginal 4.75%) | −$127.51 |
| Retirement contribution | −$196.15 |
| Pre-tax benefits | −$92.31 |
| Net pay | $2,294.07 |
County income tax (2.25% to 3.30% in 2026) is mandatory in Maryland and is NOT included here. Details
How Maryland taxes wages in 2026
Maryland uses a graduated schedule with a top marginal rate of 6.50%. The standard deduction is $3,400 for single filers. A personal exemption of $3,200 applies. County income tax (2.25% to 3.30% in 2026) is mandatory in Maryland and is NOT included here. Head of household uses the joint brackets and joint standard deduction. The $3,200 personal exemption phases out above $100,000 AGI (single) / $150,000 (joint). The 6.25% and 6.5% brackets were added in 2025. Standard deduction is now a flat indexed amount; 2026 joint amount not yet confirmed by the Comptroller, and a 2026 bill (HB 411) proposed raising it to $4,100/$8,200.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2.00% |
| $1,001 – $2,000 | 3.00% |
| $2,001 – $3,000 | 4.00% |
| $3,001 – $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,001 – $125,000 | 5.00% |
| $125,001 – $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,001 – $250,000 | 5.50% |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| $1,000,001 – and up | 6.50% |
Take-home pay in Maryland at common salaries
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 parameters.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maryland tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,534 | $32,786 | 18.0% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,484 | $47,906 | 20.2% |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $3,672 | $64,956 | 23.6% |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $5,368 | $87,883 | 26.8% |
| $180,000 | $31,934 | $13,770 | $8,547 | $125,749 | 30.1% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $12,397 | $170,785 | 31.7% |
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Sources: marylandcomptroller.gov. Tax year 2026. Data confidence: medium.
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