Local Tax — MD
Baltimore City, MD Local Income Tax 2026
Rates, rules, and an exact take-home calculator for residents and workers in Baltimore City, MD.
Baltimore City, MD local tax rates (2026)
Tax type: percentage of state taxable wages
Resident surcharge rate: 3.2%
How to calculate your take-home in Baltimore City, MD
Your take-home pay in Baltimore City, MD is reduced by four layers of taxes: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), MD state income tax, and the Baltimore City, MD local tax. Use the calculator below to see all four components broken out for your specific salary and pay frequency.
Calculate your exact Baltimore City, MD take-home — local tax included.
Open calculator for Baltimore City, MD →Note: Maryland Comptroller 2026 state and local withholding information lists Baltimore City local income tax withholding rate as 3.20% of Maryland taxable wage. Engine type percentage_of_state_taxable_wages applies this to the state taxable wage base.
Official local-tax source: https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/md/state-payroll/memos/2026/2026-maryland-state-and-local-withholding-information.pdf
Frequently asked questions
Does Baltimore City, MD have a local income tax?
Yes. Baltimore City, MD (MD) has a local percentage of state taxable wages. It is a percentage of state taxable wages applied in addition to state income tax.
Who pays the Baltimore City, MD local tax?
Baltimore City, MD local tax generally applies to individuals who live or work within the jurisdiction. Check with the MD Department of Revenue for filing details.
How is the Baltimore City, MD local tax withheld?
Employers in Baltimore City, MD are typically required to withhold local income tax from employee wages and remit it to the local tax authority. If you are self-employed or your employer does not withhold, you may need to pay estimated local taxes directly.
How does the Baltimore City, MD local tax affect my take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary, the modeled Baltimore City, MD local tax would reduce take-home by approximately $2,221 per year. Use the calculator below to see the exact impact for your specific salary.
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