Maryland sales tax calculator
Maryland charges 6% statewide, with no local sales tax: 6% on a typical purchase.
Local rate prefilled with the state's average (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026): type your city's rate for the exact figure. Calculated in your browser, nothing is sent.
Total with tax
$106.00
$6.00 sales tax at 6%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (6%) | +$6.00 |
| Total | $106.00 |
Maryland 6% + local 0%
Maryland sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6%
- Average local rate: 0%
- Average combined rate: 6%, number 38 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
Sales tax on common purchases in Maryland
One rate applies everywhere in Maryland; the same purchases in nearby states, at their average rates.
| Price | Maryland 6% | You pay | District of Columbia 6% | Delaware 0% | Pennsylvania 6.34% | Virginia 5.77% | West Virginia 6.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $10.60 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.66 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $26.50 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $1.44 | $1.65 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $53.00 | $3.00 | $0.00 | $3.17 | $2.89 | $3.30 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $106.00 | $6.00 | $0.00 | $6.34 | $5.77 | $6.60 |
| $250 | $15.00 | $265.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 | $15.85 | $14.43 | $16.50 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $530.00 | $30.00 | $0.00 | $31.70 | $28.85 | $33.00 |
| $1,000 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 | $60.00 | $0.00 | $63.40 | $57.70 | $66.00 |
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $5,300.00 | $300.00 | $0.00 | $317.00 | $288.50 | $330.00 |
| $30,000 | $1,800.00 | $31,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $0.00 | $1,902.00 | $1,731.00 | $1,980.00 |
Maryland and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $1,800 in Maryland: District of Columbia the same, Delaware $1,800 less, Pennsylvania $102 more, Virginia $69 less, West Virginia $180 more.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6% | 6% | $6.00 | $60.00 | $1,800 |
| District of Columbia | 6% | 6% | $6.00 | $60.00 | $1,800 |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% | $6.34 | $63.40 | $1,902 |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.77% | $5.77 | $57.70 | $1,731 |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.6% | $6.60 | $66.00 | $1,980 |
Sales tax and income tax in Maryland
Single filer, 2026: Maryland's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($600 at 6%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Pennsylvania $2,518, West Virginia $2,526, Delaware $2,893, District of Columbia $3,054, Maryland $3,086, Virginia $3,213, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Maryland wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,784 | $1,536 | $2,136 |
| $60,000 | $47,904 | $2,486 | $3,086 |
| $100,000 | $74,794 | $4,386 | $4,986 |
Maryland also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Maryland paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maryland?
6% statewide, as of July 1, 2026. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Maryland?
$6.00 at the average rate of 6%, so you pay $106.00. At the state rate alone it is $6.00.
How do I calculate Maryland sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 6% = $60.00, total $1,060.00. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,060.00 ÷ 1.06 = $1,000.00.
Is Maryland sales tax high?
Maryland ranks 38 of 51 for the average combined rate, tied with District of Columbia, Kentucky, Michigan: 6% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Maryland?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $1,800 in Maryland: District of Columbia the same, Delaware $1,800 less, Pennsylvania $102 more, Virginia $69 less, West Virginia $180 more. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.