Maryland State Income Tax 2026
Maryland has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 10 brackets from 2% to 6.5%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $3,198 in Maryland income tax, an effective rate of 4.27%.
| Salary | Maryland income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,061 | 3.54% | $88 | $25,223 |
| $40,000 | $1,536 | 3.84% | $128 | $32,783 |
| $50,000 | $2,011 | 4.02% | $167 | $40,343 |
| $60,000 | $2,486 | 4.14% | $207 | $47,903 |
| $75,000 | $3,198 | 4.27% | $266 | $58,393 |
| $100,000 | $4,386 | 4.39% | $365 | $74,793 |
| $150,000 | $6,916 | 4.61% | $576 | $106,874 |
| $250,000 | $12,399 | 4.96% | $1,033 | $170,782 |
How Maryland taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $3,350 for a single filer and $6,700 for joint filers and a personal exemption of $3,200 ($6,400 joint). Every Maryland resident pays a county tax on top of the state tax. County rates are often about 2% to 3.2%. This estimate is the state tax only until you type your county rate. Leaving it blank understates a Maryland paycheck. Source: Comptroller of Maryland.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. City or county wage tax is not included in the table; the paycheck calculator lets you add it.
Maryland tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Maryland paycheck calculator, or the Maryland hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Maryland minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% | $0 to $1,000 |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% | $2,000 to $3,000 |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% | $3,000 to $150,000 |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% | $150,000 to $175,000 |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% | $175,000 to $225,000 |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% | $225,000 to $300,000 |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% | $300,000 to $600,000 |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% | $600,000 to $1,200,000 |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% | Over $1,200,000 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland income tax (this page) | 6.5% | $3,198 | $58,393 |
| Virginia income tax | 5.75% | $3,498 | $58,094 |
| District of Columbia income tax | 10.75% | $3,428 | $58,163 |
| Pennsylvania income tax | 3.07% | $2,302 | $59,237 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $1,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 | 6.25% |
| $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $1,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 | 6.25% |
| $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Source: Comptroller of Maryland. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 6.5%.
What is the Maryland income tax rate in 2026?
10 brackets from 2% to 6.5%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Maryland income tax on $50,000?
About $2,011 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.02%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Maryland income tax on $100,000?
About $4,386 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.39%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.