Baltimore Paycheck Calculator

Maryland · 5.8% + 3.2% city

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Maryland state taxes in Baltimore.

What the average job in Baltimore pays

$87,718 a year — $64,094 after tax

That is the average across 347,743 jobs in Baltimore City, Maryland. Run through the 2026 engine, $64,094 is what actually lands — 73.1% of the gross. Your own figure moves with filing status and pre-tax deductions; change the number above to see it.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, annual 2025. Area: Baltimore City, Maryland.

Take-home pay by salary · Baltimore

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$32,93417.7%
$60,000$47,84420.3%
$80,000$61,40423.3%
$100,000$74,31425.7%
$150,000$106,02529.3%

Baltimore local income tax: 3.2%

Baltimore levies a municipal wage tax on top of Maryland state tax. Single filer, simplified rate on income minus the standard deduction.

Gross salaryTake-home before city taxBaltimore taxTake-home in the city
$50,000$40,389$1,085$39,304
$75,000$58,176$1,885$56,291
$100,000$74,314$2,685$71,629

Estimate using the simplified resident rate; some cities use brackets or special rules. The calculator above does not include the local tax.

Baltimore Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Baltimore?
About $58,176 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Maryland state tax and FICA — a 22.4% effective rate.
Does Baltimore have a local income tax?
Yes: Baltimore levies a 3.2% municipal tax on residents' wages on top of Maryland tax (5.8%). See this page's table for take-home including the local tax.
How is take-home pay calculated in Baltimore?
Gross income minus federal income tax, Maryland state tax (5.8%), and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%).

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