Maryland Tax Brackets 2026
Maryland taxes income in graduated bands for 2026, with the top rate reaching 6.5%. Only the income inside each band is taxed at that band's rate, so the top rate applies to your highest dollars, not your whole income.
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $1,000 | $20 |
| 3% | $1,000 | $2,000 | $50 |
| 4% | $2,000 | $3,000 | $90 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 | $100,000 | $4,698 |
| 5% | $100,000 | $125,000 | $5,948 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 | $150,000 | $7,260 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 | $250,000 | $12,760 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 | $500,000 | $27,135 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $58,385 |
| 6.5% | $1,000,000 | — | — |
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $1,000 | $20 |
| 3% | $1,000 | $2,000 | $50 |
| 4% | $2,000 | $3,000 | $90 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 | $150,000 | $7,073 |
| 5% | $150,000 | $175,000 | $8,323 |
| 5.25% | $175,000 | $225,000 | $10,948 |
| 5.5% | $225,000 | $300,000 | $15,073 |
| 5.75% | $300,000 | $600,000 | $32,323 |
| 6.25% | $600,000 | $1,200,000 | $69,823 |
| 6.5% | $1,200,000 | — | — |
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $1,000 | $20 |
| 3% | $1,000 | $2,000 | $50 |
| 4% | $2,000 | $3,000 | $90 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 | $100,000 | $4,698 |
| 5% | $100,000 | $125,000 | $5,948 |
| 5.25% | $125,000 | $150,000 | $7,260 |
| 5.5% | $150,000 | $250,000 | $12,760 |
| 5.75% | $250,000 | $500,000 | $27,135 |
| 6.25% | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $58,385 |
| 6.5% | $1,000,000 | — | — |
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $1,000 | $20 |
| 3% | $1,000 | $2,000 | $50 |
| 4% | $2,000 | $3,000 | $90 |
| 4.75% | $3,000 | $150,000 | $7,073 |
| 5% | $150,000 | $175,000 | $8,323 |
| 5.25% | $175,000 | $225,000 | $10,948 |
| 5.5% | $225,000 | $300,000 | $15,073 |
| 5.75% | $300,000 | $600,000 | $32,323 |
| 6.25% | $600,000 | $1,200,000 | $69,823 |
| 6.5% | $1,200,000 | — | — |
Maryland standard deduction (2026)
| Single | $3,350 |
| Married filing jointly | $6,700 |
| Married filing separately | $3,350 |
| Head of household | $6,700 |
Maryland also allows a personal exemption (deducted from income) of $3,200 for single filers.
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax on Maryland taxable net income. 2026 rates range 2.25%-3.30% (e.g., Montgomery, Baltimore County, Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel top tier = 3.20%; Baltimore City 3.06%; Kent and Frederick 3.30%; Wicomico 2.25%). This is a large, universal add-on to the state tax. Nonresidents pay a special 2.25% rate.
See what these rates leave of an actual salary: Maryland paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Maryland?
For 2026, the top income tax rate in Maryland is 6.5%. Graduated states apply that top rate only to income above the final threshold, not to your whole salary.
How do Maryland taxes compare with other states?
The clearest comparison is take-home pay on the same salary across states. Use the take-home pages to see how Maryland stacks up against a no-income-tax state and its neighbors.
Federal: IRS 2026 brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) · FICA: IRS Topic 751 · Wage base: SSA · Maryland: Comptroller of Maryland. Rates current as of July 16, 2026. Annual-liability estimates, not payroll withholding — see methodology.