Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026
Maryland has a graduated income tax with 10 brackets and rates up to 6.50% in 2026. The standard deduction is $3,350 (single) / $6,700 (married filing jointly). Try the Maryland paycheck calculator above — it applies the 2026 Maryland brackets plus federal tax and FICA to show your take-home pay. Note: County income taxes (avg ~2.4%) excluded.
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Results update live as you type. Pre-tax deductions lower taxable income; post-tax deductions come out of take-home pay.
Net pay per biweekly paycheck
$0.00
$0 per year · effective tax rate 0%
| Annual | Per biweekly | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0 | $0.00 |
| State income tax | $0 | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0 | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0 | $0.00 |
| Additional Medicare (0.9%) | $0 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0 | $0.00 |
| Post-tax deductions | $0 | $0.00 |
| Net (take-home) pay | $0 | $0.00 |
How we got these numbers
Federal taxable income: $0 (gross minus pre-tax deductions minus federal standard deduction).
State taxable income: $0.
Social Security 6.2% applies up to the $184,500 wage base; Medicare 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% over $200,000 ($250,000 joint).
Maryland 2026 tax brackets
Single filer
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 | 2.00% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3.00% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4.00% |
| $3,000 – $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 5.00% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 – $250,000 | 5.50% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.50% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 | 2.00% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3.00% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4.00% |
| $3,000 – $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 5.00% |
| $175,000 – $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 – $300,000 | 5.50% |
| $300,000 – $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 – $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.50% |
Maryland paycheck FAQs
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland has graduated rates up to 6.50% for 2026.
What are the Maryland income tax brackets for 2026?
Maryland has 10 brackets for single filers in 2026, with rates from 2.00% to 6.50%. The full table is shown above.
What is the Maryland standard deduction for 2026?
For 2026 it is $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married couples filing jointly. Note: County income taxes (avg ~2.4%) excluded.
How much will I take home on $75,000 a year in Maryland (single)?
About $58,242 per year — roughly $2,240.06 per biweekly paycheck — after an estimated $7,670 federal tax and $3,351 Maryland state tax, plus Social Security and Medicare. Enter your own salary in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
Is this Maryland paycheck calculator accurate?
It is a close estimate based on 2026 IRS federal tables and 2026 Maryland state tax tables. It excludes city/county wage taxes, tax credits, and the 401(k)/FICA nuance. See our methodology for details.