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title: "Maryland Income Tax Calculator 2026: State & Federal Tax | TaxWren"
description: "Estimate 2026 Maryland state and federal income tax, see Maryland's brackets, and check your refund or amount owed. $75,000 of wages: about $3,199 state tax."
url: https://taxwren.com/income-tax-calculator/maryland
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Maryland income tax calculator

Maryland has a graduated income tax with 10 rates from 2% to 6.5%; the top rate starts at $1,000,000 of taxable income for single filers. Estimate your federal and Maryland income tax, and your refund, below.

Total income tax 2026

14.5% effective

$75,000 income · Single · Maryland

$10,869

Add your withholding under “Other income, children, overtime and withholding” to see your refund or amount owed.

- Federal income tax: $7,670
- State income tax: $3,199

Social Security and Medicare on wages are withheld separately and are not part of income tax.

## How your income is taxed (federal)

-   10% on $12,400$1,240
    
-   12% on $38,000$4,560
    
-   22% on $8,500$1,870
    

Federal taxable income after the standard deduction: $58,900.

What this estimate assumes

-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No child tax credit
-   Other income taxed at ordinary rates (no qualified dividends or capital gains)
-   No county or city income tax (Maryland has local income taxes in some areas)
-   Excludes the 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest
-   Some Maryland rules are simplified (see the state page)

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and state sources.

## Maryland income tax at common incomes

Wages only, standard deduction, 2026. Federal + Maryland tax; Social Security and Medicare not included.

| Wages | State (single) | Total (single) | Total (married) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $40,000 | $1,536 | $4,156 (10.4%) | $2,005 |
| $60,000 | $2,486 | $7,506 (12.5%) | $5,015 |
| $75,000 | $3,199 | $10,869 (14.5%) | $7,528 |
| $100,000 | $4,386 | $17,556 (17.6%) | $11,715 |
| $150,000 | $6,916 | $31,650 (21.1%) | $21,790 |
| $250,000 | $12,400 | $64,154 (25.7%) | $49,070 |

## Maryland brackets

2% over $0 · 3% over $1,000 · 4% over $2,000 · 4.75% over $3,000 · 5% over $100,000 · 5.25% over $125,000 · 5.5% over $150,000 · 5.75% over $250,000 · 6.25% over $500,000 · 6.5% over $1,000,000 (single).

## How Maryland taxes changed

Maryland's rates and deductions did not change for 2026. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit is unchanged at $3,389.

Maryland income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $3,389 | $3,389 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,115 | $58,394 |

Each year uses that year's federal and Maryland rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

## What this estimate simplifies

-   The exemption amount has the following phaseout schedule: If AGI is above $100,000 for single filers and above $150,000 for married filers, the $3,200 exemption begins to be phased out. If AGI is above $150,000 for single filers and above $200,000 for married filers, the exemption is phased out entirely.

Sources: [Maryland revenue department](https://www.marylandtaxes.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). [Methodology](/methodology).

## Maryland income tax FAQ

### What is the Maryland income tax rate for 2026?

Maryland has a graduated income tax with 10 rates from 2% to 6.5%; the top rate starts at $1,000,000 of taxable income for single filers. The top rate is 6.5%.

### How much Maryland income tax do I pay on $75,000?

About $3,199 for a single filer with $75,000 of wages in 2026, on top of $7,670 of federal income tax.

### Does Maryland have local income taxes?

Some Maryland localities levy income or payroll taxes, which are not included here.

More for Maryland

-   [Maryland paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/maryland)
-   [Maryland 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/maryland)

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-   [District of Columbia income tax](/income-tax-calculator/district-of-columbia)
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