What is the maryland paycheck calculator — take-home pay?
In short
Maryland levies a graduated income tax from 2% to 5.75% plus county tax, withheld from each paycheck on top of federal income tax and FICA. On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Maryland takes home roughly $56,962 per year — about $2,191 per bi-weekly paycheck after $7,670 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $4,630 Maryland state tax.
This Maryland paycheck calculator estimates your net take-home pay for any pay frequency. It applies 2026 federal income tax brackets, full FICA withholding (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare), Maryland's state income tax (a graduated income tax from 2% to 5.75% plus county tax), and pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) and HSA contributions. Maryland is the only state that effectively mandates a local income tax — every county levies one, averaging about 3.2% on top of the state rate.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter your annual gross salary.
- 2Select your pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly).
- 3Choose your filing status.
- 4Maryland is pre-selected as your state — change it to compare other states.
- 5Set your 401(k) rate and monthly HSA contribution if any.
- 6Read your per-paycheck take-home and the annual tax breakdown.
The formula
- gross
- — Annual or per-period gross pay before deductions
- FICA
- — Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%) payroll taxes
- federal tax
- — Federal income tax from progressive 2024 brackets
- MD tax
- — Maryland state income tax — a graduated income tax from 2% to 5.75% plus county tax
- take-home
- — Net pay after all taxes and pre-tax deductions
Worked example
The scenario
Single filer earning $75,000/year in Maryland, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions.
The result
Gross bi-weekly paycheck: $2,885. Federal tax: ~$295. FICA: ~$221. Maryland state tax: ~$178. Take-home: ~$2,191 per paycheck — about $56,962/year (effective total rate 24.1%).
Common use cases
- Estimating your real take-home pay before accepting a job offer in Maryland
- Comparing Maryland take-home pay against other states before relocating
- Budgeting from net pay instead of gross salary
- Seeing how a 401(k) contribution change affects each paycheck
Limitations & assumptions
- Local/city income taxes are not included.
- State-specific deductions, exemptions, and credits are simplified; brackets are approximations of current law.
- Federal calculation uses the standard deduction — itemized deductions are not modeled.
- This is an estimate, not tax advice; verify against your actual pay stub.
Frequently asked questions
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Disclaimer: KalkWise calculators are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and the assumptions described above. Actual outcomes will vary. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.