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Montgomery County Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay in Montgomery County, Maryland including the 3.2% local income tax on top of Maryland's 5.75% state rate.

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Take-Home Pay (with city tax)
$72,18827.8% effective rate
$6,016/month after all taxes
Montgomery County City Tax
$3,200
3.2% local rate
Cost of City Tax
$267/mo
$123 per paycheck
Without City Tax
$75,388
$3,200 more per year
State Tax
$3,738
2-5.75% + local
Full Tax Breakdown
Gross Salary$100,000
Federal Income Tax−$13,225
Social Security (6.2%)−$6,200
Medicare (1.45%)−$1,450
Maryland State Tax−$3,738
Montgomery County City Tax (3.2%)−$3,200
Total Tax$27,813
Annual Take-Home$72,188
Monthly Take-Home$6,016
Biweekly Take-Home$2,776

How Montgomery County's 3.2% Tax Hits at Different Salaries

SalaryCity TaxTake-Home (with city tax)Take-Home (without)City Tax Cost/Month
$50,000$1,600$38,886$40,486$133
$75,000$2,400$56,334$58,734$200
$100,000$3,200$72,188$75,388$267
$125,000$4,000$87,992$91,992$333
$150,000$4,800$103,345$108,145$400
$200,000$6,400$135,012$141,412$533

Montgomery County Local Income Tax: What You Need to Know

Montgomery County levies a 3.2% local income tax on residents. This is in addition to Maryland's 5.75% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 8.95%.

Wealthiest county in Maryland, at the maximum 3.2% rate.

The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.

The 3.2% local tax is applied on top of Maryland's 5.75% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Montgomery County's local tax costs approximately $3,200/year — that's $267/month or $123 per biweekly paycheck.

This tax applies only to Montgomery County residents. If you work in Montgomery County but live elsewhere, you are not subject to this local tax. This creates a significant financial incentive to live outside city limits while commuting in for work.

Other Cities with Local Tax in Maryland

Baltimore City
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Prince George's County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Baltimore County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Howard County
3.2% local rate
$3,200/year on $100K
Anne Arundel County
2.81% local rate
$2,810/year on $100K
Frederick County
2.96% local rate
$2,960/year on $100K
Harford County
3.06% local rate
$3,060/year on $100K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Montgomery County's local income tax?

Montgomery County charges a 3.2% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $3,200/year. This tax applies to residents only.

Can I avoid Montgomery County's local tax by living in the suburbs?

Yes. Montgomery County's tax only applies to residents. If you live outside city limits and commute in, you don't owe the local tax.

What is Montgomery County's total combined tax rate?

Including Maryland's 5.75% state rate, Montgomery County's 3.2% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 27.8%.

Is the city tax deductible on my federal return?

Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.

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