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Maryland income tax brackets 2026
Maryland has 10 brackets from 2% to 6.5%. Maryland added 6.25% and 6.5% brackets for high earners in 2025. County income tax is extra and is applied to your Maryland taxable income.
| 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% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 – $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 – $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 – $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 – $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Standard deduction: $3,350 single, $6,700 married. Personal exemption: $3,200 single, $6,400 married.
Local income taxes in Maryland
Every Maryland county (and Baltimore City) adds a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%. Set the local income tax field in the calculator to match where you live or work.
Sources: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Maryland revenue and labor department rates for 2026. Federal: 2026 brackets, $184,500 Social Security wage base. See paycheck calculators for every state.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Maryland state income tax in 2026?
Maryland has 10 brackets from 2% to 6.5% for 2026. Maryland added 6.25% and 6.5% brackets for high earners in 2025. County income tax is extra and is applied to your Maryland taxable income.
What taxes come out of a Maryland paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000), Maryland income tax, and in some areas a local income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) and health insurance deductions lower your taxable pay.
Do cities in Maryland charge income tax?
Every Maryland county (and Baltimore City) adds a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%. Enter your local rate in the calculator to include it.
Is this Maryland paycheck calculator up to date?
Yes. It uses the 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and the latest published Maryland tax rules. We last reviewed the Maryland numbers on 20 Oct 2026.
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