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Frederick adds a 2.96% county tax on top of Maryland state and federal withholding. Enter your salary below to see the impact.

2.96% county tax2026 tax year
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Pre-Tax Deductions

Per-paycheck amounts deducted before taxes.

This calculator starts with Frederick, Maryland preloaded. The state is locked so the result stays aligned with this location.

Frederick local tax breakdown

County-Based Tax

2.96% / 2.25% (Frederick County) local rate view

Frederick uses a county-based local tax system. The rate is set at the county level and applies to residents of the jurisdiction. This is common in states like Maryland and Indiana where counties (rather than cities) set local income tax rates.

  • •The current resident county rate is 2.96%.
  • •On a $75,000 salary, the local tax is approximately $2,220 per year.
  • •County rates can change independently of state rates, so always verify the current year's rate.
  • •Residents and nonresidents can pay different local rates here, so where you live and where you work both matter.
  • •A $50,000 wage base implies about $1,480 of local tax before any special rules or credits.

Frederick tax guide

At a $75,000 salary, working in Frederick costs an extra $2,220/year in local taxes compared to a Maryland location with no local tax, bringing annual take-home down to $55,862.

Key tax highlights

Payroll

  • Frederick'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

  • Frederick's local tax is administered at the county level at 2.96% / 2.25% (Frederick 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 $2,220 per year. Use the calculator above with your actual salary for a precise estimate.

SalaryFederalStateLocalFICATake-HomeRate
$50,000$3,820$2,323$1,480$3,825$38,55377.1%
$75,000$7,670$3,510$2,220$5,738$55,86274.5%
$100,000$13,170$4,697$2,960$7,650$71,52371.5%
$150,000$24,734$7,260$4,440$11,475$102,09168.1%

Resident and work caveats

  • Frederick 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

CityLocal rate
Baltimore3.2% (County)
Rockville3.2% (Montgomery County)
Silver Spring3.2% (Montgomery County)
Columbia3.2% (Howard County)

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