Maryland paycheck calculator
Take-home pay in Maryland after federal, FICA and Maryland income tax, 2026 rules.
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Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,828.17
$47,532.43 a year · 20.1% of gross in taxes
- Take-home 80%
- Federal tax 8%
- Social Security and Medicare 8%
- Maryland taxes 4%
| Line | Paycheck | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,288.81 | $59,509.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$190.81 | −$4,961.08 |
| Social Security | −$141.91 | −$3,689.56 |
| Medicare | −$33.19 | −$862.88 |
| Maryland income tax | −$94.73 | −$2,463.05 |
| Take-home | $1,828.17 | $47,532.43 |
Maryland taxes on a paycheck
Maryland taxes wages at 2% to 6.5%.
| Single | Married jointly |
|---|---|
| $0: 2% | $0: 2% |
| $1,000: 3% | $1,000: 3% |
| $2,000: 4% | $2,000: 4% |
| $3,000: 4.75% | $3,000: 4.75% |
| $100,000: 5% | $150,000: 5% |
| $125,000: 5.25% | $175,000: 5.25% |
| $150,000: 5.5% | $225,000: 5.5% |
| $250,000: 5.75% | $300,000: 5.75% |
| $500,000: 6.25% | $600,000: 6.25% |
| $1,000,000: 6.5% | $1,200,000: 6.5% |
- Taxed income: wages after pre-tax 401(k) and health premiums.
- Standard deduction: $3,350 single, $6,700 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $3,200 single, $6,400 married filing jointly.
Not included: Every Maryland county adds a local income tax (2.25% to 3.3%).
Take-home pay in Maryland by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health premium.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | Maryland | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,061 | $25,224 | $970.14 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,536 | $32,784 | $1,260.91 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,011 | $40,344 | $1,551.69 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,486 | $47,904 | $1,842.44 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,199 | $58,394 | $2,245.91 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,386 | $74,794 | $2,876.67 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,916 | $106,875 | $4,110.57 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,650 | $139,277 | $5,356.82 |
Typical Maryland wages after taxes
Hourly wages paid in Maryland (May 2025), full time for a year, single filer.
| Wage level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland, 25th percentile | $39,437 | $32,358 | $1,244.55 |
| Maryland, median | $59,509 | $47,532 | $1,828.17 |
| Maryland, 75th percentile | $98,010 | $73,488 | $2,826.47 |
| Washington area, median | $71,053 | $55,804 | $2,146.33 |
| Lexington Park area, median | $63,981 | $50,913 | $1,958.21 |
| Baltimore area, median | $59,072 | $47,202 | $1,815.48 |
| Philadelphia area, median | $54,309 | $43,601 | $1,676.97 |
| Salisbury area, median | $48,714 | $39,371 | $1,514.29 |
| Hagerstown area, median | $47,445 | $38,412 | $1,477.39 |
Maryland and nearby states
Median hourly wage (BLS, May 2025) and take-home pay a year, single filer. On $60,000, against $47,904 in Maryland: District of Columbia $33 more, Delaware $407 less, Pennsylvania $602 more, Virginia $150 less, West Virginia $620 more.
| State | Median wage | $40,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $28.61/h | $32,784 | $47,904 | $74,794 |
| District of Columbia | $44.01/h | $33,086 | $47,937 | $73,649 |
| Delaware | $25.09/h | $32,617 | $47,497 | $73,521 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.89/h | $33,064 | $48,506 | $76,040 |
| Virginia | $26.78/h | $32,834 | $47,754 | $74,244 |
| West Virginia | $21.78/h | $33,277 | $48,524 | $75,489 |
Paid by the hour? Use the Maryland hourly paycheck calculator, with overtime. All states: paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
$47,904 a year, or $1,842.44 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026: $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare, $2,486 to Maryland. That ranks Maryland number 40 of 51 for take-home on this salary.
Does Maryland have a state income tax?
Yes: 2% to 6.5% on taxable income, through brackets. On $60,000 it comes to $2,486, 4.1% of gross pay. Every Maryland county adds a local income tax (2.25% to 3.3%).
What else comes out of a Maryland paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) everywhere. Maryland takes no state disability, paid leave or unemployment premium from employees.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Maryland?
At 40 hours a week, $25 an hour is $52,000 a year. A single filer in Maryland takes home $804.91 a week, $41,856 a year. See the Maryland hourly paycheck calculator for other wages and overtime.
What is the median paycheck in Maryland?
The median wage in Maryland is $28.61 an hour (BLS, May 2025), $59,509 a year full time. After taxes that is $47,532 a year, $1,828.17 every two weeks. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays the highest metro median, $34.16 an hour.
What does a full-time minimum wage job take home in Maryland?
At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week, $31,200 a year before tax and $26,131 after: $502.51 a week.
Do married couples pay less in Maryland?
On one salary of $98,010, the upper-quarter wage in Maryland, filing jointly leaves $79,130 against $73,488 single: $5,642 more a year, mostly from the wider federal brackets.