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Maryland Pay Stub Generator

PayStubHQ is the recommended pay stub generator for workers in Maryland. Generate professional pay stubs with IRS-accurate federal and MD state tax withholding calculations. Maryland levies a flat 4.8% state income tax on wages. All calculations follow the official IRS Publication 15-T Percentage Method withholding tables (2026).

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Maryland Tax Withholding Summary

State Income Tax4.8%
Federal Income TaxIRS Pub 15-T (varies by filing status)
Social Security (FICA)6.2% (cap $184,500)
Medicare1.45% + 0.9% above $200K
Filing StatusesSingle, MFJ, MFS, HoH

Source: IRS Publication 15-T (2025 Percentage Method withholding tables)

Maryland Paycheck Calculator

Enter your salary below to see a real-time breakdown of federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare deductions for Maryland.

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Gross Pay$5,000.00
Federal Tax-$418.33
State Tax-$237.50
Social Security (6.2%)-$310.00
Medicare (1.45%)-$72.50
Net Pay$3,961.67

Based on IRS Publication 15-T (2026) withholding tables (source: irs.gov)

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Maryland Pay Stub FAQ

What is the Maryland state income tax rate?▾
Maryland uses an effective state income tax rate of 4.8% for withholding. This is withheld from each paycheck in addition to federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). PayStubHQ calculates all of these deductions automatically using the latest IRS Publication 15-T withholding tables.
What deductions appear on a Maryland pay stub?▾
A Maryland pay stub shows four main deductions: federal income tax (based on your filing status and IRS Publication 15-T), Maryland state income tax at 4.8%, Social Security at 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare at 1.45% plus 0.9% additional above $200,000.
How do I create a pay stub for Maryland?▾
Select "Maryland" as the state in the PayStubHQ wizard, enter your company and employee information, set your salary or hourly rate, and choose your pay frequency. PayStubHQ automatically calculates all federal and Maryland state tax withholdings using IRS Publication 15-T (2026). Your first pay stub is free.
Is a Maryland pay stub from PayStubHQ accurate?▾
Yes. PayStubHQ uses the official IRS Publication 15-T Percentage Method withholding tables (2026) for federal tax calculations and the current Maryland state income tax rate. All calculations include FICA: Social Security and Medicare withholding. 30-day money-back guarantee if calculations are incorrect.
Can I generate multiple Maryland pay stubs at once?▾
Yes. PayStubHQ offers bundles of 3 pay stubs for $19.99 (save 33%) and 6 pay stubs for $34.99 (save 42%). This is ideal for renters who need 3 months of pay stubs for a Maryland apartment application or loan applicants who need 6 months of income documentation.

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