Maryland Paycheck Calculator 2026
Free take-home pay calculator for Maryland — federal, state & FICA taxes, 2026 brackets.
Calculate your Maryland take-home pay for the 2026 tax year. This free paycheck calculator applies federal income tax, Maryland state income tax (10 tax brackets ranging from 2% to 6.5%), and FICA payroll taxes to your salary — pick your pay frequency and filing status and see exactly what lands in your bank account each paycheck.
Maryland Paycheck Calculator
| Gross pay | |
| Federal income tax | |
| State income tax | |
| Social Security (6.2%) | |
| Medicare (1.45%) | |
| Total taxes | |
| Annual take-home |
Estimate for the 2026 tax year using the standard deduction. Actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and other income.
Maryland paycheck key facts (2026)
- State income tax: 10 tax brackets ranging from 2% to 6.5%.
- Standard deduction: $3,350 single / $6,700 married filing jointly
- Federal standard deduction: $16,100 single / $32,200 joint
- Social Security: 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 · Medicare: 1.45% on all wages
2026 federal income tax brackets
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| $640,600 and above | 37% |
Maryland state income tax brackets 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $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% |
| $1,000,000 and above | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How is my Maryland take-home pay calculated?
Gross pay minus pre-tax deductions, then federal income tax (2026 brackets, standard deduction $16,100 single), Maryland state income tax, and FICA (Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45%). Divide the annual take-home by your pay frequency for the per-paycheck amount.
What are Maryland's income tax brackets for 2026?
Maryland: 10 tax brackets ranging from 2% to 6.5%. See the full bracket table on this page.
Does Maryland have a state standard deduction?
Yes — $3,350 for single filers and $6,700 for married filing jointly in 2026.
What about Maryland county taxes?
Maryland counties and Baltimore City levy a local income tax of 2.25%–3.30% on top of state tax. Enter your county's rate in the "County / local income tax rate" field above for a more accurate take-home figure.
Should I use gross salary or hourly wage?
Either — switch the pay type above. For hourly, enter your wage and usual hours per week; the calculator annualizes it (wage × hours × 52) before applying taxes.
How accurate is this Maryland paycheck calculator?
It is an estimate using 2026 published tax schedules and the standard deduction. Real withholding depends on your W-4 elections, pre-tax benefits, additional income and local taxes. It is a planning tool, not tax advice — confirm important decisions with a tax professional.
Methodology & sources
Federal figures: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (tax year 2026). FICA: Social Security Administration 2026 wage base. State figures: Maryland Department of Revenue 2026 schedules. Some states had not published final 2026 schedules at research time; where noted, latest published figures are used. Last reviewed October 2026.
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