Wicomico County Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Wicomico 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 Wicomico 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 · Wicomico County: $92.31
Annual take-home: $59,193 on $75,000 gross · 79% of gross
Includes Wicomico 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 |
| Wicomico 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. Wicomico County local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Wicomico County's local income tax works
Wicomico 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.
Wicomico County vs. Maryland state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Maryland's own state income tax (separate from Wicomico 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, Wicomico County ranks #14 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Dorchester County and the lowest is Worcester County.
Wicomico County paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Maryland state tax $2,638, Wicomico 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, Wicomico 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 Wicomico County's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Wicomico County based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Maryland's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Wicomico County are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Wicomico County local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Wicomico County's local income tax?
Wicomico 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 Wicomico County?
About $45,832 a year ($1762.75 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Maryland state tax and Wicomico County's local tax of $1,920.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Wicomico County?
About $71,442 a year ($2747.75 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Maryland state tax and Wicomico County's local tax of $3,200.
Is Wicomico 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; Wicomico County's local tax (a flat 3.20% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Wicomico County's local tax higher or lower than other Maryland jurisdictions?
Wicomico County ranks #14 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 Wicomico 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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