Maryland vs Virginia Paycheck: Take-Home Pay Compared (2026)
Compare take-home pay in Maryland (state + county tax) and Virginia (2%–5.75%) at $90,000 — useful for D.C.-area job offers.
By the Nevada Paycheck Calculator team · Updated
The short answer
On a $90,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $67,707 a year in Virginia versus $65,486 in Maryland (Montgomery County). Figures assume a single filer paid biweekly with a 2026 W-4, no pre-tax deductions, and default local tax settings, calculated with the same engine as our calculators.
Why Maryland usually withholds more
Maryland stacks a county income tax (roughly 2.25%–3.3% depending on county) on top of its 2%–6.5% state brackets. Virginia's brackets top out at 5.75% for most of a typical salary and there is no local income tax, so Virginia paychecks are usually larger at the same gross pay.
Commuting across the line
Maryland and Virginia have a reciprocity arrangement for commuters, so you generally pay income tax to your state of residence rather than both states. File the appropriate exemption form with your employer so the right state is withheld.
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