Maryland Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your net paycheck after taxes and deductions for Maryland. Enter your gross pay, filing status, pay frequency, and allowances to see your take-home pay.
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How to Use the Maryland Paycheck Calculator
- Enter Gross Pay – Input your gross (pre-tax) earnings for one pay period. Use positive numbers only (e.g., 5000).
- Select Pay Frequency – Choose how often you are paid: Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, or Monthly.
- Choose Filing Status – Select your tax filing status: Single, Married, or Head of Household.
- Set Allowances – Enter the number of allowances (0–99). Default is 2. Each allowance reduces taxable income by $4,300 annually.
- Add Deductions – Optionally enter:
- Pre-tax Deductions (e.g., 401k, health insurance) – subtracted before taxes.
- Post-tax Deductions (e.g., Roth IRA, garnishments) – subtracted after taxes.
- Click "Calculate" – View your Net Pay and a full breakdown including federal tax, Maryland state tax (flat 5.75% after standard deduction), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).
Note: All inputs must be non-negative. The calculator uses simplified 2024 tax brackets and assumes no additional credits or exemptions. Results are estimates only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland has a flat state income tax rate of 5.75% after a standard deduction of $2,300 for single filers and $4,600 for married filers.
Allowances reduce the amount of federal income tax withheld from your paycheck. Each allowance is roughly equivalent to $4,300 of annual income not subject to withholding.
Yes, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes are deducted. Social Security is capped at the annual wage base of $168,600 for 2024.
