Free Maryland Pay Stub Generator
Generate Maryland-compliant paystubs with state income tax, county income tax, and sick leave balance as required by SB 38.
Chesapeake Consulting Partners
100 Light Street, Suite 2400 Baltimore, MD 21202
EIN: 52-6543210
Phone: (410) 555-0379
Employee Information
Aisha N. Williams
3215 Greenmount Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218
SSN: ***-**-8156
Employee ID: EMP-1473
Pay Period
10/08/2026
10/21/2026
10/26/2026
Bi-Weekly
Earnings
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | 80.00 | $27.00 | $2160.00 |
| Total Earnings | $2160.00 | ||
Tax Withholdings
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $152.19 |
| MD State Income Tax | $79.45 |
| Baltimore City Tax (3.20%) | $54.88 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $128.65 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $30.09 |
| Total Tax Withholdings | $445.26 |
Pre-Tax Deductions
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k) Contribution | $108.00 |
| Health Insurance | $85.00 |
| Total Pre-Tax Deductions | $193.00 |
Pay Summary
Year-to-Date
$22680.00
$4675.00
$2026.00
$15979.00
Leave Balances
| Type | Accrued | Used | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick & Safe Leave | 2.67 hrs | 0.00 hrs | 21.33 hrs |
This paystub complies with Maryland SB 38 pay stub requirements (effective October 2024). Sick and safe leave balance shown per the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.
Why Use This Maryland Pay Stub Template
Every line is editable, from the employer header to the YTD column.
Drag & Drop Builder
Arrange state, county, and federal withholding sections to match Maryland's dual-tax pay stub needs.
Real-time Preview
See state tax, county tax, and federal withholding lines update in real time, with no surprises on the final stub.
Multiple Export Formats
Export as PNG, PDF, or JPEG, formatted to satisfy SB 38's 11+ required pay stub fields.
Custom Styling
Add your logo and brand colors while keeping Maryland's required state and county lines clearly visible.
Automatic Calculations
Hours x rate fills each earnings line, and the 2026 tax helper estimates federal, FICA, and Maryland state tax. Add the county income tax (2.25% to 3.30%) as its own line.
Professional Layout
Designed for Maryland's unique dual-withholding structure so employees see exactly where their money goes.
Maryland Pay Stub Example
A complete maryland pay stub built with this template: pay period, earnings, tax withholding, deductions, and net pay as they appear in the download. Replace the sample data with your own.
Chesapeake Consulting Partners
100 Light Street, Suite 2400 Baltimore, MD 21202
EIN: 52-6543210
Phone: (410) 555-0379
Employee Information
Aisha N. Williams
3215 Greenmount Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218
SSN: ***-**-8156
Employee ID: EMP-1473
Pay Period
10/08/2026
10/21/2026
10/26/2026
Bi-Weekly
Earnings
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | 80.00 | $27.00 | $2160.00 |
| Total Earnings | $2160.00 | ||
Tax Withholdings
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $152.19 |
| MD State Income Tax | $79.45 |
| Baltimore City Tax (3.20%) | $54.88 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $128.65 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $30.09 |
| Total Tax Withholdings | $445.26 |
Pre-Tax Deductions
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k) Contribution | $108.00 |
| Health Insurance | $85.00 |
| Total Pre-Tax Deductions | $193.00 |
Pay Summary
Year-to-Date
$22680.00
$4675.00
$2026.00
$15979.00
Leave Balances
| Type | Accrued | Used | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick & Safe Leave | 2.67 hrs | 0.00 hrs | 21.33 hrs |
This paystub complies with Maryland SB 38 pay stub requirements (effective October 2024). Sick and safe leave balance shown per the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.
How to Make a Maryland Pay Stub
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Open the Maryland Pay Stub template with sample data and the standard sections already in place.
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Add employer and employee details, hours and rates, and deductions. Use "Fill in 2026 tax withholding" to estimate the tax lines.
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Maryland Payroll at a Glance
The Maryland rules that shape this pay stub, checked October 3, 2026.
State income tax
Graduated state tax, 2% to 6.5%, plus a county income tax of 2.25% to 3.3%
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City levies a local income tax of 2.25% to 3.3% of taxable income, withheld along with state tax. Not included in this estimate.
Other state deductions
None. Maryland has no employee-paid disability or paid leave deduction.
Pay stub law
Maryland employers must give a statement of gross earnings and deductions each pay period. Maryland's FAMLI paid leave contributions have been delayed to no earlier than January 1, 2027, so nothing is withheld for it in 2026.
Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-504(a)(2)
Minimum wage and paydays
$15.00 an hour since January 1, 2024. At least every 2 weeks or twice a month; executive, administrative, and professional employees may be paid less often (Lab. & Empl. § 3-502).
Example: a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks in Maryland is $2,307.69 gross and about $1,842.44 take-home, including $95.63 of state income tax (single filer, 2026).
Maryland paycheck calculatorWhere a Maryland Pay Stub Comes In
From small employers to the self-employed.
Baltimore Businesses
For Baltimore-area companies with city-specific 3.20% local income tax.
DC Metro Employers
Maryland employers in the Washington DC metro area with MD-resident employees.
Government Contractors
Federal contractors and government-adjacent businesses near Washington DC.
Healthcare Organizations
Maryland hospitals and healthcare providers needing compliant paystubs.
Multi-State Compliance
Companies with Maryland employees navigating dual state and county withholding.
SB 38 Compliance
Ensuring compliance with Maryland's new 2024 pay stub law requirements.
Common Questions, Answered
Maryland requires both a state income tax (2% to 6.5% progressive) and a county or city income tax (2.25% to 3.30%). The county rate depends on where the employee lives, not where they work. Indiana is the only other state where every county levies an income tax.
Rates range from 2.25% (Worcester County) to 3.30%. Baltimore City is 3.20%. Some counties now use progressive local rate schedules, so check the Comptroller's current rate table for the employee's county.
SB 38 (effective October 2024) requires: employer name and address, employer phone number, date of payment, pay period dates, hours worked, rate(s) of pay, gross pay, net pay, and itemized deductions. Sick and safe leave balance must also be communicated each payday.
A Maryland paystub stands out because every Maryland paycheck carries both a state income tax (2% to 6.5% progressive) and a county or Baltimore City income tax (2.25% to 3.30%, depending on where the employee lives). Indiana is the only other state where every county levies an income tax. SB 38, effective October 2024, mandates 11+ specific fields on every pay stub.
Maryland's dual tax withholding system means every paystub needs two separate tax lines: one for state and one for county. SB 38 violations can lead to enforcement by the Maryland Department of Labor. The Healthy Working Families Act also requires sick leave accrual communication each pay period.
MD State Income Tax (2% to 6.5% progressive) • County/City Income Tax (2.25% to 3.30%) • Federal Income Tax • Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) • Sick & Safe Leave balance • Hours worked, rate of pay, gross and net pay
Maryland county tax rates range from 2.25% to 3.30%; Baltimore City is 3.20%, and some counties now use progressive local schedules. • SB 38 requires employer name, address, phone, pay dates, hours, rates, gross/net wages, and itemized deductions. • Employees accrue 1 hour of sick and safe leave per 30 hours worked (employers with 15+ employees must provide paid leave). • Check the Maryland Comptroller website for the most current county and city tax rates.
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Our tool generates professional-looking pay stubs that can be used for personal record-keeping, proof of income for rental applications, loan applications, and similar purposes. However, pay stubs should accurately reflect actual wages paid. Falsifying pay stub information is illegal.
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