Maryland Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Maryland takes home about $46,197 a year, or $1,777 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026, including Montgomery County tax. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,776.81
$46,197.20 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $95.54 | $2,484.00 |
| Local tax (Montgomery County) | $65.72 | $1,708.80 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,776.81 | $46,197.20 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 15.4%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Maryland paycheck taxes in 2026
Maryland taxes income in brackets from 2% to 6.5%, and every county (plus Baltimore City) adds its own income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%. Pick your county to include it.
- New top rates of 6.25% and 6.5% start in 2026 for single filers over $500,000 and $1 million (joint: $600,000 and $1.2 million).
- Every Maryland resident pays a county income tax on top of the state tax. Rates range from 2.25% in Worcester County to 3.3% in Dorchester and Kent counties.
- Anne Arundel and Frederick counties use graduated local rates that rise with income.
- The standard deduction is a flat $3,400 for single filers in 2026, and the $3,200 personal exemption shrinks once income passes $100,000 (single) or $150,000 (joint).
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Maryland taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Maryland income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up 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% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Head of household brackets
| Taxable income (head of household) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $3,400 | $6,850 | $6,850 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,484 of Maryland income tax, or 4.1% of pay.
- The personal exemption is up to $3,200 per person and gets smaller at higher incomes.
- County income tax comes on top of these rates; the calculator uses the county you pick.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Maryland
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $31,717 | $2,643 | $1,220 |
| $50,000 | $38,957 | $3,246 | $1,498 |
| $60,000 | $46,197 | $3,850 | $1,777 |
| $75,000 | $56,207 | $4,684 | $2,162 |
| $100,000 | $71,807 | $5,984 | $2,762 |
| $150,000 | $102,086 | $8,507 | $3,926 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Maryland vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
West Virginia leaves you about $2,327 more than Maryland. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $4,193 | $46,197 | — |
| West Virginia | $1,866 | $48,524 | +$2,327 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,884 | $48,506 | +$2,309 |
| Washington DC | $2,454 | $47,937 | +$1,739 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 | +$1,557 |
| Delaware | $2,653 | $47,737 | +$1,540 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes. Maryland taxes income in brackets from 2% to 6.5%, and every county (plus Baltimore City) adds its own income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%. Pick your county to include it.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Maryland is about $46,197 a year after tax, or about $1,777 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Maryland income tax, county income tax and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Maryland’s:
- Oregon paycheck calculator 4.75%–9.9% income tax
- Massachusetts paycheck calculator 5%–9% income tax
- Hawaii paycheck calculator 1.4%–7.9% income tax
- New York paycheck calculator 3.9%–10.9% income tax
- Minnesota paycheck calculator 5.35%–9.85% income tax
- Delaware paycheck calculator 0%–6.6% income tax
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Side income or gig work in Maryland?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Maryland state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Maryland’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Maryland Comptroller: 2026 state and local withholding information
- Maryland Department of Legislative Services: 2026 county tax rates
- Maryland Comptroller: 2026 employer withholding guide
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It includes the county tax for the county you pick, but not tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .