Baltimore County Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Baltimore County, Maryland charges a flat 3.20% local income tax on top of your federal, FICA and Maryland state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $3,200 a year in Baltimore County local tax, leaving $71,442/year take-home ($2747.75 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,276.63 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · Baltimore County: $92.31
Annual take-home: $59,193 on $75,000 gross · 79% of gross
Includes Baltimore County local income tax.
Full breakdown (per paycheck & annual)
| Line | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$295.00 | −$7,670 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$178.85 | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$41.83 | −$1,088 |
| Baltimore County local tax | −$92.31 | −$2,400 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,276.63 | $59,193 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. Baltimore County local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Baltimore County's local income tax works
Baltimore County levies a flat 3.20% local income tax on top of Maryland's state income tax — the same piggyback mechanism used across Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City. Because the rate is flat, your local tax is simply your taxable income multiplied by 3.20%, regardless of how much you earn.
On $60,000, that's $1,920 a year; on $100,000, $3,200 a year. Flat rate.
Baltimore County vs. Maryland state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Maryland's own state income tax (separate from Baltimore County's local tax) applies statewide; on a $100,000 salary that's about $4,538 a year before any local tax is added.
Among the 24 local jurisdictions in this dataset for Maryland, Baltimore County ranks #4 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Dorchester County and the lowest is Worcester County.
Baltimore County paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Maryland state tax $2,638, Baltimore County local tax $1,920 → take-home $45,832/year ($1762.75 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Maryland state tax $4,538, Baltimore County local tax $3,200 → take-home $71,442/year ($2747.75 biweekly).
These assume the standard deduction, no pre-tax 401(k)/health deductions and biweekly pay. Use the calculator above for your own salary, filing status and deductions.
Who pays Baltimore County's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Baltimore County based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Maryland's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Baltimore County are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Baltimore County local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Baltimore County's local income tax?
Baltimore County charges a flat 3.20% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $3,200 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Baltimore County?
About $45,832 a year ($1762.75 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Maryland state tax and Baltimore County's local tax of $1,920.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Baltimore County?
About $71,442 a year ($2747.75 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Maryland state tax and Baltimore County's local tax of $3,200.
Is Baltimore County's local tax the same as Maryland's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Maryland state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Baltimore County's local tax (a flat 3.20% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Baltimore County's local tax higher or lower than other Maryland jurisdictions?
Baltimore County ranks #4 of 24 local jurisdictions covered for Maryland by dollar amount of tax at $100,000 — Dorchester County is the highest and Worcester County is the lowest.
How is Baltimore County's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Maryland state tax) is multiplied by 3.20%.
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