Maryland Paycheck Calculator
See take-home pay after federal and Maryland withholding and FICA on the 2026 tax tables, and what the paycheck costs you in payroll taxes. Free, no sign-up.
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A Maryland paycheck, worked out
$60,000 a year, paid biweekly, single, no other W-4 entries.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$33.46 |
| Maryland income tax | −$103.40 |
| Take-home pay | $1,834.67 |
| Employer taxes on top | $250.39 |
Maryland 2026 percentage method: $3,400 standard deduction, $3,200 per exemption, 4.75% to 6.5%, plus the county rate.
Payroll taxes in Maryland
| Tax | Who pays | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | Employee | From the W-4 and IRS Pub 15-T |
| Social Security | Both | 6.2% each, up to $184,500 of wages |
| Medicare | Both | 1.45% each; the employee pays 0.9% more over $200,000 |
| Federal unemployment (FUTA) | Employer | 0.6% of the first $7,000 |
| Maryland unemployment | Employer | 2.60% for new employers, on the first $8,500.00 |
| Maryland income tax | Employee | The state's 2026 withholding formula |
Sources: IRS Pub 15 and 15-T (2026), US DOL state unemployment provisions (January 2026), the state's withholding instructions.
Every Maryland county adds a local income tax, 2.25% to 3.3% for 2026, withheld with the state tax. Enter the county rate in the calculator.
Maryland pay rules to know
| Rule | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $15.00/hour |
| How often to pay | Every 2 weeks or twice a month. Exempt staff may be paid less often. |
| Final paycheck | Next regular payday. For any separation. |
| New hire reporting | Within 20 days, to Maryland State Directory of New Hires |
From the state facts of our compliance guides.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Maryland 2026 percentage method: $3,400 standard deduction, $3,200 per exemption, 4.75% to 6.5%, plus the county rate. The calculator withholds it with the federal taxes.
Paid biweekly to a single filer with no other W-4 entries, a $2,307.69 check has $193.08 of federal income tax, $143.08 of Social Security, $33.46 of Medicare and $103.40 of Maryland income tax. Take-home pay is $1,834.67.
Yes. Next to the take-home pay it shows the employer's payroll taxes in Maryland: the Social Security and Medicare match, federal unemployment, and Maryland unemployment tax at the new employer rate or the rate the state gave you. Use it as the Maryland payroll calculator (MD) for one check or the whole year.
2.60% on the first $8,500.00 of each employee's wages in 2026, until the state assigns your own rate.
Every Maryland county adds a local income tax, 2.25% to 3.3% for 2026, withheld with the state tax. Enter the county rate in the calculator.
A federal Form W-4 and the state form: Form MW507 (Employee's Maryland Withholding Exemption Certificate). Report the hire to the state within 20 days.
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