Maryland Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Maryland take-home pay after federal withholding and FICA. Nothing leaves your browser.
Showing a $60,000/year, single-filer example for Maryland: $45,882.17 take-home pay after taxes. Enter your own numbers above for your result.
| Gross pay | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$870.00 |
| Maryland state income tax | -$2,638.38 |
| County of residence (select your county for an exact rate) | -$1,869.45 |
| Net take-home pay | $45,882.17 |
Estimate only, not tax advice — see the full disclaimer. Tax data last verified: 2026-08-08.
How Maryland paycheck taxes work
Maryland is one of the few states where county of residence directly changes your tax bill: on top of a 10-bracket state income tax (2% to 6.5%), every one of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City levies its own mandatory local income tax, ranging from 2.25% (Worcester County) to 3.30% (Dorchester and Kent counties); Anne Arundel and Frederick counties even have their own income-tiered local rates rather than one flat percentage. Pick your county below for an exact number; without one selected, this calculator defaults to Maryland's own withholding convention of taxing at the highest local rate (3.30%) used for anyone without an address on file.
Federal income tax is calculated using the 2026 IRS tax brackets after subtracting your standard deduction, based on your filing status. FICA is a flat 6.2% Social Security tax (up to the annual wage base) plus 1.45% Medicare tax, with an additional 0.9% Medicare tax on income above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
Tax data last verified: 2026-08-08.
Nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland taxes wage income at 10 brackets ranging from 2% to 6.5%. See the state-specific section above for exactly how that applies to your filing status.
How is federal income tax calculated on a Maryland paycheck?
Federal tax is calculated on taxable income (gross pay minus your standard deduction) using the 2026 IRS marginal tax brackets, which apply the same way in every state, including Maryland. See "How Paycheck Withholding Works" for the full breakdown.
What is FICA and how much is withheld?
FICA is 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base) plus 1.45% Medicare, with an additional 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly). It applies the same way in every state, including Maryland.
Is this calculator exact?
No, it's an estimate based on standard 2026 tax tables and common assumptions. It doesn't account for every possible deduction, credit, filing situation, or local tax. For Maryland specifically, picking your county above gets you an exact local rate; without one selected, this defaults to Maryland's own withholding convention of taxing at the highest local rate. See the disclaimer above the breakdown for details.