Maryland Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in Maryland, take-home pay is about $47,854 a year, or $1,840.52 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
Plus county income tax (2.25%–3.30% depending on county), withheld with state tax and not included in this estimate.
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Take-home pay: $1,840.52 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Maryland income tax | −$97.56 | −$2,536.50 |
| Take-home pay | $1,840.52 | $47,853.50 |
Local income tax is not included.
How Maryland taxes your paycheck
Maryland withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 4.75% to 6.5%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: Maryland's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in Maryland by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $1,168.50 | $26,080.70 | $1,003.10 |
| $20 an hour | $1,662.50 | $33,943.10 | $1,305.50 |
| $25 an hour | $2,156.50 | $41,805.50 | $1,607.90 |
| $30 an hour | $2,650.50 | $49,667.90 | $1,910.30 |
| $40 an hour | $3,638.50 | $63,722.70 | $2,450.87 |
| $50,000 a year | $2,061.50 | $40,293.50 | $1,549.75 |
| $60,000 a year | $2,536.50 | $47,853.50 | $1,840.52 |
| $75,000 a year | $3,249.00 | $58,343.50 | $2,243.98 |
| $100,000 a year | $4,436.50 | $74,743.50 | $2,874.75 |
| $125,000 a year | $5,670.00 | $91,033.50 | $3,501.29 |
| $150,000 a year | $6,966.00 | $106,825.00 | $4,108.65 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
Maryland vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $1,884 | $48,506 |
| West Virginia | $2,058 | $48,332 |
| District of Columbia | $2,454 | $47,937 |
| Maryland | $2,537 | $47,854 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 |
| Delaware | $2,893 | $47,497 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Maryland's income tax on wages?
Maryland withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 4.75% to 6.5%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maryland?
About $47,854 a year, or $1,840.52 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do Maryland employees pay?
Maryland has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
Local income tax: county income tax (2.25%–3.30% depending on county), withheld with state tax and not included in this estimate. It also leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.