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Baltimore City levies a local "piggyback" income tax of 3.30% on Maryland taxable income for the 2026 tax year, charged on top of Maryland state income tax (2%–5.75% for most earners) and federal income tax. Maryland's local rates range from 2.25% to 3.30% across its 24 jurisdictions.

A single filer earning $100,000 in Baltimore City takes home about $71,710 per year — roughly $2,758 per biweekly paycheck — after federal income tax, Maryland state tax, the 3.30% local county tax, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).

Yes. At 3.30%, Baltimore City charges the highest local income tax rate Maryland allows. On a $100,000 salary that costs about $981 more per year than living in one of Maryland's lowest-tax counties (2.25%).

Yes. Baltimore City applies its 3.30% local income tax to every resident citywide — Maryland sets local income tax at the jurisdiction level, not by neighborhood or ZIP code.