Maryland take-home pay in 2026
| Annual salary | State income tax | Take-home pay per year | Every two weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,009 | $38,957 | $1,498 |
| $75,000 | $3,197 | $56,207 | $2,162 |
| $100,000 | $4,384 | $71,807 | $2,762 |
| $150,000 | $7,040 | $102,086 | $3,926 |
| $250,000 | $12,573 | $162,718 | $6,258 |
Single filer, no 401(k), county tax of 3.2% (Montgomery, Prince George's, Baltimore). Without the county tax, $100,000 would leave about $74,800.
How Maryland taxes your paycheck
- State income tax: from 2% to 6.5%; since 2025 there are two new top brackets of 6.25% and 6.5% for income above $500,000 and $1 million (single).
- Standard deduction: a flat $3,400 for single filers and $6,800 for married couples in 2026, plus a $3,200 personal exemption that phases out above $100,000 of income ($150,000 for couples).
- County income tax: every county and Baltimore City adds its own tax on the same taxable income, from 2.25% to 3.3%: 3.2% in Montgomery, Prince George's, Baltimore County, Baltimore City and Howard.
- There is no state disability deduction in Maryland.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 – $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
Other states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
About $71,800 a year, or roughly $2,760 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026 living in a county with a 3.2% local tax.
What is the Maryland income tax rate?
2% to 6.5% in state tax, plus a county tax of 2.25% to 3.3%, so the combined top rate is close to 9.8%.
What is the county income tax in Montgomery County?
3.2%, the same as Prince George's County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
What is the Maryland standard deduction for 2026?
A flat $3,400 for single filers and $6,800 for married couples filing jointly.
Estimates for 2026 based on the standard deduction; your actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and other income.
Sources
Rules checked: October 2026