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Prince George's County, Maryland Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Prince George's County sits east of Washington, DC and levies a 3.2% local income tax, at Maryland's statutory cap. Combined with Maryland's progressive state tax (top 5.75%), a Prince George's County resident pays roughly 8.95% in state plus local income tax at higher income levels. Maryland's universal county tax structure means every Maryland resident pays a local layer; Prince George's sits alongside Baltimore City and Montgomery County at the high end. This calculator estimates 2026 take-home pay for a Prince George's County resident after federal tax, FICA, Maryland state tax, and the Prince George's County local rate. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA deductions.

$85,000 single filer take-home comparison

Prince George's County, Maryland

$61,900

Maryland (no city tax)

$62,200

Texas (no income tax)

$68,600

Prince George's County, Maryland take-home is -$300 vs the state-only figure and -$6,700 vs the no-income-tax baseline.

Prince George's County, Maryland local tax breakdown

Local bracket schedule applied by the calculator for 2026.

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Prince George's County, Maryland paycheck FAQ

How does Prince George's County's burden compare to Northern Virginia?
Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington) sits in a state with a progressive income tax (top 5.75%) but no county-level income tax. Prince George's County stacks Maryland state (top 5.75%) plus 3.2% county, producing a noticeably higher combined burden on similar gross incomes.
What is the difference between Prince George's County and Montgomery County's rates?
Both counties sit at 3.2%, Maryland's statutory cap for county income tax. The rates are identical; the counties differ in property tax, school funding structure, and other line items beyond the income tax line.
Does Prince George's County have any city-level income tax on top of the county?
No. Maryland's county-level local income tax is the only local income tax line for most Maryland residents. Baltimore City is the lone city-level exception in the state. Prince George's municipalities (College Park, Bowie, others) do not levy a city income tax.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20