Maryland Paycheck & Salary Calculator
Maryland has a state income tax of up to 6.5%. Enter an hourly wage or a yearly salary to estimate your take-home pay below, then turn it into a Maryland pay stub you can preview live and download as a PDF.
Maryland paycheck calculator
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,604.08
$41,706 per year after taxes
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$156.15 |
| Social Security | −$124.00 |
| Medicare | −$29.00 |
| Maryland income tax | −$86.77 |
| Net pay | $1,604.08 |
Estimate for 2026 using IRS Publication 15-T and Maryland withholding rates, with no pre-tax deductions or extra W-4 withholding. Not tax advice.
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Federal & FICA
Included
Additional state tax
None
Local tax
Varies by area
Maryland counties each add their own local income tax on top of the state rate.
Maryland payroll rules at a glance
- Minimum wage
- $15.00 per hour
- Overtime
- 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week.
- How often to pay
- Employees must be paid at least every two weeks or twice a month.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor state law summaries, checked November 2026. Rules can change and some cities set higher rates, so confirm with the Maryland labor department before you run payroll.
Why use Thi Pay Stubs for a Maryland pay stub?
Thi Pay Stubs calculates Maryland withholding using the same federal rules (IRS Publication 15-T, current Social Security and Medicare rates) every state uses, plus Maryland's own 2026 income tax brackets. Fill out one form, preview the result live, and download a professional PDF — no account or signup required.
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Questions
Maryland pay stub FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
$15.00 per hour. Overtime: 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week.
How often must employees be paid in Maryland?
Employees must be paid at least every two weeks or twice a month.
Does Maryland have state income tax?
Yes. Maryland's state income tax brackets go up to 6.5% for 2026, and Thi Pay Stubs calculates the correct amount automatically based on the pay entered.
What taxes appear on a Maryland pay stub?
Every pay stub includes federal income tax withholding and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). For Maryland, state income tax is added as well. Maryland counties each add their own local income tax on top of the state rate.
How do I work out take-home pay from a salary in Maryland?
Choose Salary in the calculator above, enter the yearly salary and how often you are paid. It divides the salary by the number of pay periods (26 for biweekly, for example) and subtracts federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maryland income tax to show your take-home pay per paycheck and per year.
How do I convert an hourly wage to a yearly salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52. For example, $25 an hour at 40 hours a week is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 a year before taxes. Enter your hourly rate and hours above to see the take-home amount in Maryland.
Can I generate a pay stub for any city or county in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland counties each add their own local income tax on top of the state rate. Thi Pay Stubs accounts for this automatically based on the details you enter.
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