Maryland Paycheck Calculator

Maryland has a progressive income tax with eight brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. All Maryland counties and Baltimore City also levy local income taxes ranging from 2.25% to 3.2%, making the total tax burden among the highest in the nation.

Maryland Paycheck Calculator
Your Pay Stub
Bi-Weekly
Pay Period Breakdown26 pay periods/year
Gross Pay
$2,307.69$60,000.00/yr
Federal Income Tax
-$198.52-$5,161.50/yr
State Income Tax
-$69.69-$1,811.88/yr
Social Security (6.2%)
-$143.08-$3,720.00/yr
Medicare (1.45%)
-$33.46-$870.00/yr
Take-Home Pay
$1,862.95$48,436.62/yr
Effective Tax Rate
19.3%
Marginal Tax Rate
12.0%

Where Your Money Goes

Net Pay: $48,436.62
Federal Tax: $5,161.50
State Tax: $1,811.88
Social Security: $3,720.00
Medicare: $870.00
Quick Tips

Pre-tax deductions (401k, HSA) reduce your taxable income, meaning more take-home pay.

Filing status affects your standard deduction and tax brackets. Married Filing Jointly typically has the lowest effective rate.

FICA taxes (Social Security + Medicare) are 7.65% on most wages, with Social Security capped at $168,600.

Maryland Income Tax Overview

StateMaryland (MD)
Income TaxProgressive brackets
Standard Deduction (Single)$2,550
Local TaxesAll Maryland counties and Baltimore City levy local income taxes from 2.25% to 3.2%, in addition to the state tax.

Maryland Tax Brackets (Single Filer)

Income RangeTax Rate
$0 - $1,0002.00%
$1,000 - $2,0003.00%
$2,000 - $3,0004.00%
$3,000 - $100,0004.75%
$100,000 - $125,0005.00%
$125,000 - $150,0005.25%
$150,000 - $250,0005.50%
$250,000 - +5.75%

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