Maryland Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in Maryland after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax. Set to a $75,000 salary by default; change any field.
Maryland Wage Taxes at a Glance
Maryland uses graduated rates across 10 brackets, from 2% to 6.5%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $1,000,000 for a single filer. Single filers get an estimated state deduction of $6,600.
State withholding changes go through Form MW507, which you give to your employer.
Maryland's county tax is added on top of the state tax; enter your county rate in the local income tax field to include it.
The Maryland Wage Floor and What It Keeps
Minimum wage in Maryland: $15.00 an hour, per the Labor Department summary current on July 1, 2026. A single filer on a 40-hour schedule at that rate brings in $600.00 weekly gross and keeps around $502.56, or $26,133 over twelve months, with no deductions. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $1,116 a year at this level.
Full time at the floor comes to $31,200 a year, near 52% of the state median of $59,510.
Minimum wages are revised often. The hourly paycheck calculator handles any rate, and the Maryland labor department publishes the current one.
What Maryland Workers Earn and What They Keep
According to May 2025 BLS data, the typical (median) worker in Maryland earns $59,510 a year, 17% above the US median of $50,980, while the mean is $77,580 over about 2,763,000 jobs.
Net pay at four points on the Maryland wage scale (single filer, biweekly, no deductions), after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs:
| Pay level in Maryland | Annual wage | Take-home per year | Take-home per biweekly check | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $34,520 | $28,643 | $1,101.66 | 17% |
| Median | $59,510 | $47,536 | $1,828.29 | 20.1% |
| Mean (average) | $77,580 | $60,088 | $2,311.10 | 22.5% |
| Top quarter | $98,010 | $73,491 | $2,826.56 | 25% |
Averages hide a lot: occupation, experience and employer all move your pay. Put your actual salary into the salary paycheck calculator.
When You Get Paid in Maryland
Per the Department of Labor: Maryland requires biweekly or semimonthly pay. Special cases exist, and the Maryland labor department is the place to confirm them.
Using a $59,500 full-time salary (the BLS median wage there), this is what the permitted schedules pay a single filer with no deductions:
| Schedule | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,288.46 | $1,828.00 |
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,479.17 | $1,980.33 |
The pay frequency guide explains the trade-offs, and the biweekly and weekly calculators take your own inputs.
Payroll Programs and Local Taxes in Maryland
State Payroll Programs
Maryland has no employee-paid payroll programs in this estimate.
Local Taxes
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies its own income tax, typically 2.25% to 3.3%.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Pre-tax 401(k), health insurance and HSA money usually comes off Maryland taxable wages too; paycheck deductions explains each.
The Maryland Rate Table
Estimated Maryland income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $6,600:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 6.5% |
From $30,000 to $150,000 in Maryland
At $75,000 (single, no deductions) Maryland take-home is about $58,396 a year, ranking 38 of 51 among states and DC, $484 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $970.23 | $25,226 | 15.9% | $1,059 |
| $45,000 | $1,406.38 | $36,566 | 18.7% | $1,772 |
| $60,000 | $1,842.54 | $47,906 | 20.2% | $2,484 |
| $75,000 | $2,246.00 | $58,396 | 22.1% | $3,196 |
| $100,000 | $2,876.77 | $74,796 | 25.2% | $4,384 |
| $150,000 | $4,110.67 | $106,878 | 28.7% | $6,914 |
Maryland Compared With Nearby States
The same $75,000 paid to a single filer with no deductions, in Maryland and the states beside it:
| State | Yearly take-home | State taxes and programs | Versus this state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (this page) | $58,396 | $3,196 | +$0 |
| Virginia | $58,094 | $3,498 | -$302 |
| DC | $58,164 | $3,428 | -$232 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,290 | $2,302 | +$894 |
| Delaware | $57,984 | $3,609 | -$412 |
Differences are measured against Maryland. Border commuters should note that the work state normally taxes wages and the home state may offer a credit.
Ways to Raise Your Maryland Take-Home
- Where allowed, pre-tax money reduces Maryland tax at your top bracket (as high as 6.5%) as well as federal tax.
- Keep Form MW507 up to date with payroll after any move or life change.
- Check whether a city, county or school district tax applies to you: Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies its own income tax, typically 2.25% to 3.3%.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Maryland Paycheck FAQ
Is there state income tax on wages in Maryland?
Maryland taxes wages on a sliding scale, from 2% up to 6.5%.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Maryland?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,842.54 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $47,906 a year, after federal, FICA and Maryland taxes.
What is the lowest hourly pay allowed in Maryland?
The US Department of Labor lists Maryland at $15.00 an hour for July 1, 2026. At 40 hours a week that is about $502.56 take-home per week for a single filer.
How much do people earn in Maryland?
Median pay is $59,510 and the mean is $77,580 across all occupations in Maryland (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $47,536 a year.
What are the payday rules in Maryland?
Maryland requires biweekly or semimonthly pay. Special rules apply to some jobs, so check with the state labor department.
Could a local tax apply to my pay in Maryland?
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies its own income tax, typically 2.25% to 3.3%. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
Do I fill out a state W-4 in Maryland?
Maryland uses Form MW507 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
What if I work in Maryland but live across the state line?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in Virginia and work in Maryland, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Is Maryland a good state for take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, Maryland ranks 38 of 51 (states and DC), with about $58,396 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.