Baltimore tax guide
At a $75,000 salary, working in Baltimore costs an extra $2,400/year in local taxes compared to a Maryland location with no local tax, bringing annual take-home down to $55,682.
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- Baltimore's local tax is county-based, so resident and work-location treatment may differ.
- The county rate applies on top of Maryland state withholding and federal payroll taxes.
Local taxes
- Baltimore's local tax is administered at the county level at 3.2% (County).
- County-based rates can differ from city-specific taxes in neighboring jurisdictions.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $2,400 per year. Use the calculator above with your actual salary for a precise estimate.
| Salary | Federal | State | Local | FICA | Take-Home | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,323 | $1,600 | $3,825 | $38,433 | 76.9% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,510 | $2,400 | $5,738 | $55,682 | 74.2% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,697 | $3,200 | $7,650 | $71,283 | 71.3% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $7,260 | $4,800 | $11,475 | $101,731 | 67.8% |
Resident and work caveats
- Baltimore local tax treatment can depend on whether you are taxed as a resident, a commuter, or both under local rules.
- Use the calculator as an estimate and verify edge cases when your home and work locations differ.
Other Maryland city pages
| City | Local rate |
|---|---|
| Frederick | 2.96% (Frederick County) |
| Rockville | 3.2% (Montgomery County) |
| Silver Spring | 3.2% (Montgomery County) |
| Columbia | 3.2% (Howard County) |