Maryland Income Tax Brackets 2026
Maryland taxes income in 10 brackets from 2% to 6.5% for 2026; the top rate of 6.5% applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 for a single filer.
Maryland brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $100,000 | 4.75% |
| $100,000 to $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 to $150,000 | 5.25% |
| $150,000 to $250,000 | 5.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 5.75% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.5% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 to $150,000 | 4.75% |
| $150,000 to $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 to $225,000 | 5.25% |
| $225,000 to $300,000 | 5.5% |
| $300,000 to $600,000 | 5.75% |
| $600,000 to $1,200,000 | 6.25% |
| Over $1,200,000 | 6.5% |
Standard deduction: Single $3,400 · Married filing separately $3,400 · Married filing jointly $6,700 · Head of household $6,700
- Maryland counties and Baltimore City levy a local income tax on Maryland taxable income, collected with state tax. Pick where you live.
- Anne Arundel County uses graduated local rates; Frederick County applies one rate set by your income level.
Maryland income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Maryland tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,059 | 3.5% | 4.75% |
| $50,000 | $2,009 | 4% | 4.75% |
| $75,000 | $3,197 | 4.3% | 4.75% |
| $100,000 | $4,384 | 4.4% | 4.75% |
| $150,000 | $7,040 | 4.7% | 5.25% |
| $200,000 | $9,823 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| $300,000 | $15,440 | 5.1% | 5.75% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Maryland's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Maryland income tax brackets for 2026?
Maryland taxes income in 10 brackets from 2% to 6.5% for 2026; the top rate of 6.5% applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,197 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 4.3%, with the last dollar taxed at 4.75%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Maryland standard deduction for 2026?
$3,400 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Maryland
Sources
- Comptroller of Maryland, Withholding Tax Facts (January to December 2026): rate schedules I and II, $3,200 exemption, 2026 local income tax rates (brackets, exemption, county rates; checked October 15, 2026)
- 2026 Maryland Employer Withholding Guide: standard deduction $3,400 (standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
- Maryland 2025 tax booklet: exemption reduced to $1,600 above $100,000 AGI, $800 above $125,000, none above $150,000 (joint: $150,000 / $175,000 / $200,000) (exemption phase-out; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.