State Tax Guide · Maryland · 2026
Maryland Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Maryland withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Maryland have income tax?
Maryland levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
Maryland tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 2% to 5.75%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 2%, 3%, 4%, 4.75%, 5%, 5.25%, 5.5%, 5.75%
Official source: https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/forms/26_forms/MW507.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Maryland withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,582 | $32,739 | $1,259.17 |
| $60,000 | $2,532 | $47,859 | $1,840.71 |
| $80,000 | $3,482 | $61,629 | $2,370.33 |
| $100,000 | $4,432 | $74,749 | $2,874.94 |
| $150,000 | $6,967 | $106,825 | $4,108.63 |
How to reduce Maryland tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Maryland guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Maryland withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
Maryland salary after taxes
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Calculate your Maryland take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maryland have an income tax?
Maryland levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?
Maryland uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 2% to 5.75% for the modeled withholding path.
How much Maryland tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Maryland withholding on a $75,000 salary is $3,244 per year, or $124.77 per biweekly paycheck.
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