Maryland Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay in Maryland after federal and state taxes, payroll taxes, and deductions. Enter your salary, pay frequency, filing status, and deductions to calculate your paycheck.

Paycheck Calculator

Results update automatically as you change any value.

Your Paycheck

$2,280

Take-home pay, per paycheck

Gross pay$3,076.92
Taxes$797.13
Deductions$0
Take-home pay$2,279.8
Gross Pay$3,076.92
Federal Income Tax-$337.31
Social Security-$190.77
Medicare-$44.62
State Income Tax-$134.1
Local Income Tax-$90.34
Take-home Pay$2,279.8
74.1%You keep
Take-home pay: $2,279.8
Federal taxes: $337.31
State/local taxes: $224.44
Payroll taxes: $235.39
Deductions: $0

You keep 74.1% of your gross paycheck

Uses official 2026 federal and state withholding rules.

Maryland Paycheck Taxes

Maryland withholds state income tax using its 2026 withholding method (graduated (state) + mandatory county tax), in addition to federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.

Maryland's mandatory county income tax is modeled via an explicit county rate input.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Maryland have state income tax?

Yes, a graduated state rate plus a mandatory local income tax that every Maryland county (and Baltimore City) imposes on top of it — Maryland residents always pay both.

Why do I need to enter a county rate for Maryland?

Because Maryland's local income tax rate is set by your county of residence and varies from county to county — there's no single accurate statewide default. Enter your county's current rate in the State Taxes tab; the calculator defaults to a representative rate until you do.

Does Maryland county tax affect take-home pay?

Yes — meaningfully. The county tax is calculated on the same Maryland taxable wages as the state tax and withheld alongside it, so it's a real, ongoing reduction to your paycheck, not a minor add-on.

What taxes are deducted from a Maryland paycheck?

Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maryland state income tax, and your county's local income tax. Maryland has no additional statewide employee payroll tax beyond these.

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Estimates are for informational purposes only and may not reflect your actual paycheck. Tax withholding depends on your individual circumstances, employer payroll settings, deductions, local taxes, and current federal and state rules. SalaryHow does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice.

State and local tax estimates are based on the selected jurisdiction and may not include every local payroll tax or employer-specific deduction.

Tax sources

2026 Maryland paycheck calculations use official federal tax guidance and withholding rules published by Comptroller of Maryland.

2026 Employer Withholding Guide

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