$50,000 wages
$1,600
3.2% effective
MD · Rank #3Baltimore City Local Income Tax 2026
3.2% — about $2,560 on $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
Baltimore City local income tax at a glance
Maryland local (piggyback) income tax for Baltimore City at 3.20% for tax year 2026 (Comptroller). Replaces this calculator’s ~3% statewide average so local tax is not double-counted. Officially applied to Maryland taxable income; we approximate on the same wage base as state tax. See all city rankings · Compare cities
Key takeaways — Baltimore City local income tax
- Baltimore City ranks #3 in our curated 2026 list at 3.2% (~$2,560 on $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only)).
- Flat resident rate 3.2% from Maryland Comptroller — Withholding Tax Facts 2026 (checked 2026-08-08).
- State code MD: local tax stacks with Maryland state income tax (and federal/FICA) unless a specific credit applies.
- Selecting this Maryland locality in our calculator replaces the ~3% statewide average so local tax is not double-counted.
- Official source: https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/tax/legal-publications/facts/withholding-tax-facts-2026.pdf
Baltimore City vs nearby localities
Same vignette local tax only. Baltimore City: $2,560.
| Locality | Vignette tax | vs Baltimore City | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City | $2,560 | — | This page |
| Montgomery CountyMD | $2,560 | $0 | Compare |
| Worcester CountyMD | $1,800 | -$760 | Compare |
Baltimore City local tax at different wages
Single filer; local/city tax only (2026 model).
$80,000 wages
$2,560
3.2% effective
$120,000 wages
$3,840
3.2% effective
$200,000 wages
$6,400
3.2% effective
How to read this Baltimore City page
Baltimore City local income tax in 2026
Maryland local (piggyback) income tax for Baltimore City at 3.20% for tax year 2026 (Comptroller). Replaces this calculator’s ~3% statewide average so local tax is not double-counted. Officially applied to Maryland taxable income; we approximate on the same wage base as state tax.
On $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only), modeled local tax is $2,560 (3.2%). That excludes federal income tax, FICA, and Maryland state income tax.
Use / with the optional local-tax toggle set to Baltimore City for a full paycheck estimate.
How Baltimore City’s local tax usually works
Employers typically withhold the resident rate of 3.2% from wages when the employee is a resident (or when non-resident rules require withholding on in-city work). Annual city returns may still be required in some jurisdictions.
Always verify whether your home city and work city differ—Ohio and Pennsylvania systems often involve credits or dual filings.
Rate last checked against Maryland Comptroller — Withholding Tax Facts 2026 on 2026-08-08.
How tax scales with wages
Because the rate is flat, local tax scales linearly: $80,000 → $2,560; double the wage and the local tax roughly doubles (before exemptions).
Raises, bonuses, and RSU wages may all be subject to local tax depending on the ordinance—confirm with payroll.
Who this Baltimore City page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Baltimore City checking published 2026 rates
- •Job seekers comparing Baltimore City offers to other cities in this hub
- •Payroll teams verifying withholding against Maryland Comptroller — Withholding Tax Facts 2026
Use official tools if…
- •Multi-city work schedules needing day-count apportionment
- •Self-employed filers with net-profits tax variants (e.g. Philly NPT)
- •Anyone needing a binding opinion from the city revenue department
Baltimore City local tax checklist
- 1Open Maryland Comptroller — Withholding Tax Facts 2026 and confirm the resident rate and effective date.
- 2Check non-resident rules if you live outside Baltimore City.
- 3Ask payroll whether credits or exemptions apply.
- 4Model take-home with federal + MD state + this local rate.
- 5Bookmark this profile for the next rate-change announcement.
Local tax by wage band
Single filer; local/city tax only. Default vignette is $80,000. Model a full paycheck with the paycheck calculator.
| Wage | Local tax | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,600 | 3.2% |
| $80,000 | $2,560 | 3.2% |
| $120,000 | $3,840 | 3.2% |
| $200,000 | $6,400 | 3.2% |
Compare Baltimore City with another city
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Resident local / wage tax rates and vignette tax side by side.
Other Maryland localities in this hub
Same state code (MD) — local rates still differ by city or county.
Cities with similar vignette local tax
Closest to Baltimore City's $2,560 on $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only).
Baltimore City FAQs
Baltimore City uses a flat resident rate of about 3.2% in our 2026 model. Maryland local (piggyback) income tax for Baltimore City at 3.20% for tax year 2026 (Comptroller). Replaces this calculator’s ~3% statewide average so local tax is not double-counted. Officially applied to Maryland taxable income; we approximate on the same wage base as state tax.
About $2,560 of local/city tax only (rank #3 in this curated list). State, federal, and FICA are separate.
Maryland Comptroller — Withholding Tax Facts 2026: https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/tax/legal-publications/facts/withholding-tax-facts-2026.pdf (last checked 2026-08-08).
Many cities tax non-residents on work performed in the city at a different rate (for example Philly non-resident wage tax is lower than the resident rate; Detroit non-residents pay half the resident rate). This page models resident rates only—see Maryland Comptroller — Withholding Tax Facts 2026.
State and local income taxes may be itemized on Schedule A subject to the federal SALT cap. Whether you benefit depends on your full return—use IRS guidance or a tax professional.
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