Maryland income tax calculator
Maryland taxes income at rates from 2% to 6.5%. See your Maryland tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.3% · top rate 6.5%. Ranks #37 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Maryland income tax in 2026
Every Maryland county adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25% to 3.3%, which is not included here.
Maryland brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 |
| 3% | $1,000 |
| 4% | $2,000 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 |
| 5% | $100,000 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 |
| 6.5% | $1,000,000 |
Married couples filing jointly have their own, wider brackets, which the calculator uses.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Maryland Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?
Maryland has graduated rates from 2% to 6.5% in 2026. Every Maryland county adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25% to 3.3%, which is not included here.
How much Maryland tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how Maryland ranks against every other state at that income.
Does Maryland have local income taxes?
Every Maryland county adds a local income tax of roughly 2.25% to 3.3%, which is not included here.
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