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Maryland Paycheck Calculator

Maryland has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Maryland income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$1,980.98

per bi-weekly paycheck · $51,505 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Maryland income tax
− $111.62
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$1,980.98

Effective tax rate

20.8%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Maryland's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables. Every Maryland county plus Baltimore City adds a local income tax of 2.25%-3.2%, not included.

Maryland income tax

8 brackets, top rate 5.75%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
2%$0 - $1,000$0 - $1,000
3%$1,000 - $2,000$1,000 - $2,000
4%$2,000 - $3,000$2,000 - $3,000
4.75%$3,000 - $100,000$3,000 - $150,000
5%$100,000 - $125,000$150,000 - $175,000
5.25%$125,000 - $150,000$175,000 - $225,000
5.5%$150,000 - $250,000$225,000 - $300,000
5.75%Over $250,000Over $300,000

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $2,800 (single) or $5,650 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year. Every Maryland county plus Baltimore City adds a local income tax of 2.25%-3.2%, not included.

Examples

Take-home pay in Maryland

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,545$40,16619.7%
$75,000$2,239$58,21622.4%
$100,000$2,870$74,61625.4%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Maryland have a state income tax?+

Yes. Maryland uses 8 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 5.75% (2025 rates). Every Maryland county plus Baltimore City adds a local income tax of 2.25%-3.2%, not included.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Maryland?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,239 per check, or $58,216 a year. That is 22.4% of gross going to federal income tax, Maryland income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Maryland?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Maryland state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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