Maryland paycheck calculator
What you'll take home in Maryland after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax rates from 2% to 6.5%.
Take-home pay in Maryland at common wages
| Pay | Gross per check | Federal | Social Security + Medicare | Maryland tax | Other | Take-home per check | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12/hour | $960.00 | $34.08 | $73.44 | $31.61 | $22.66 | $798.21 | $20,753 |
| $15/hour | $1,200.00 | $60.15 | $91.80 | $43.01 | $30.34 | $974.69 | $25,342 |
| $18/hour | $1,440.00 | $88.95 | $110.16 | $54.41 | $38.02 | $1,148.45 | $29,860 |
| $20/hour | $1,600.00 | $108.15 | $122.40 | $62.01 | $43.14 | $1,264.29 | $32,872 |
| $25/hour | $2,000.00 | $156.15 | $153.00 | $81.01 | $55.94 | $1,553.89 | $40,401 |
| $30/hour | $2,400.00 | $204.15 | $183.60 | $100.01 | $68.74 | $1,843.49 | $47,931 |
| $35,000/year | $1,346.15 | $77.69 | $102.98 | $49.96 | $35.02 | $1,080.51 | $28,093 |
| $50,000/year | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.12 | $77.36 | $53.48 | $1,498.20 | $38,953 |
| $75,000/year | $2,884.62 | $295.00 | $220.67 | $123.03 | $84.25 | $2,161.66 | $56,203 |
Single filer, no dependents, paid every two weeks, 40 hours a week, no overtime or pre-tax benefits, W-4 Step 2 unchecked. Includes a 3.2% local income tax, a common rate in Maryland.
How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland uses tax brackets, so each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket. 2026 brackets:
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $1,000 | $0 to $1,000 |
| 3% | $1,000 to $2,000 | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| 4% | $2,000 to $3,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 to $100,000 | $3,000 to $150,000 |
| 5% | $100,000 to $125,000 | $150,000 to $175,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 to $150,000 | $175,000 to $225,000 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 to $250,000 | $225,000 to $300,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 to $500,000 | $300,000 to $600,000 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | $600,000 to $1,200,000 |
| 6.5% | Over $1,000,000 | Over $1,200,000 |
Before the brackets apply:
- Standard deduction: $3,350 single, $6,700 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $3,200 per filer.
- Dependent exemption: $3,200 each.
Local taxes
Every Maryland county charges its own tax, from 2.25% to 3.3%. Baltimore City and many counties use 3.2%. You can enter your exact local rate in the calculator.
Federal taxes on every paycheck
Federal income tax is withheld using the IRS percentage method in Publication 15-T for 2026, based on your W-4. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 a year, and Medicare takes 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. These are the same in every state.
Questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland's 2026 rate is 2% to 6.5%, applied after the deductions listed above.
How much is $15 an hour after taxes in Maryland?
About $975 every two weeks, or $25,342 a year, for a single worker with no pre-tax benefits working 40 hours a week.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Maryland?
About $1,264 every two weeks, or $32,872 a year, under the same assumptions.
Why is my real paycheck different?
Health insurance, retirement savings, your W-4 answers, overtime, tips and local taxes all change your paycheck. Enter yours in the full calculator for an exact estimate.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026) · Federal income tax withholding
- Tax Foundation · 2026 state income tax rates and deductions
These are estimates for planning, not tax advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes and benefits can change the exact amount. Leftover Planner is not affiliated with the IRS or any state agency.