Maryland Income Tax Rates 2025
Maryland has a progressive income tax system with 8 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. In addition, Maryland counties impose a local income tax ranging from 1.75% to 3.2%, which is collected alongside the state tax.
Tax Type
Progressive
Rate Range
2% – 5.75%
Brackets
8
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State Tax Ranking
At $75,000 income (single filer), Maryland ranks #31 out of 51 states — where #1 is the lowest tax burden.
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| Income | State Tax | Effective Rate | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,323 | 4.64% | $43,806 |
| $75,000 | $3,510 | 4.68% | $63,541 |
| $100,000 | $4,698 | 4.70% | $81,854 |
| $150,000 | $7,260 | 4.84% | $117,673 |
| $200,000 | $10,010 | 5.00% | $152,923 |
Single filer, standard deduction, 2025 tax year. Take-home is after federal + state income tax (excludes FICA).
2025 Tax Brackets — Single Filer
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $100,000 | 4.8% |
| $100,000 – $125,000 | 5% |
| $125,000 – $150,000 | 5.3% |
| $150,000 – $250,000 | 5.5% |
| Over $250,000 | 5.8% |
2025 Tax Brackets — Married Filing Jointly
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $2,000 | 3% |
| $2,000 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 – $150,000 | 4.8% |
| $150,000 – $175,000 | 5% |
| $175,000 – $225,000 | 5.3% |
| $225,000 – $300,000 | 5.5% |
| Over $300,000 | 5.8% |
Tax Overview
This state uses a progressive income tax system with multiple brackets, similar to the federal system. Only the income within each bracket is taxed at that rate, so your effective state rate is lower than the top bracket. Tax planning strategies include maximizing pre-tax retirement contributions to reduce state-taxable income.
Tax Planning Tip
In a progressive-bracket state, pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions reduce your state tax bill along with federal tax. If you are near a bracket boundary, an additional contribution can drop you into a lower state bracket.
Maryland uses a progressive tax system where higher portions of income are taxed at higher rates. In addition to the state tax, all Maryland counties and Baltimore City levy a local income tax ranging from 1.75% to 3.2% of taxable income. Maryland does not tax Social Security benefits.
Property Tax & Cost of Living
Property tax rate is the state average effective rate. Actual rates vary by county. COL index from BEA Regional Price Parities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Maryland's income tax rate in 2025?
Maryland has a progressive income tax with 8 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. Your effective rate depends on your total taxable income.
Does Maryland tax Social Security benefits?
Maryland does not tax Social Security benefits at the state level.