Maryland Pay Calculator
Calculate your net pay after Maryland state and federal taxes. Enter your gross pay, filing status, and pay frequency to see a breakdown of taxes and your take-home amount.
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How to Use the Maryland Pay Calculator
This calculator estimates your net (take-home) pay per pay period after federal, Maryland state, and FICA taxes. Follow these steps:
- Enter Gross Pay – Input your gross pay amount (e.g., 5000) for one pay period. Use positive numbers only.
- Select Pay Frequency – Choose how often you get paid: Weekly (52 periods), Biweekly (26), Semi-monthly (24), or Monthly (12).
- Choose Filing Status – Pick your tax filing status: Single, Married Filing Jointly, or Head of Household.
- Set Allowances – Enter the number of withholding allowances (default is 2). Each allowance reduces taxable income by $4,300 annually.
- Calculate – Click the "Calculate Take-Home Pay" button. Your net pay per period appears in green, with a full annual breakdown below.
Note: The calculator uses 2023 federal tax brackets, a flat Maryland state tax rate of 5.75%, and FICA at 7.65%. All amounts are in US dollars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland has a flat state income tax rate of 5.75% for all residents, which is used in this calculator.
Allowances reduce your taxable income. Each allowance subtracts $4,300 from your annual gross income before calculating federal tax.
No, it only includes federal income tax, Maryland state tax (5.75%), and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). Local or county taxes are not included.
