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Tax year 2026

Maryland vs Virginia Income Tax — 2026

A single filer earning $100,000 pays $550 less per year in Maryland than in Virginia — $46 a month. Maryland charges $4,386; Virginia charges $4,936.

Why this pair has a page: bordering states.

Maryland at $100K
$4,386
4.39%
Virginia at $100K
$4,936
4.94%
Annual difference
$550
$46 a month
National ranks
35 vs 44
of 50, lowest tax first

The bill at every income

Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. State income tax only.

Maryland and Virginia income tax compared at seven income levels, 2026
Gross incomeMaryland taxVirginia taxDifference
$50,000$2,011$2,061$50 less in MD
$75,000$3,199$3,498$300 less in MD
$100,000$4,386$4,936$550 less in MD
$150,000$6,916$7,811$895 less in MD
$250,000$12,400$13,561$1,161 less in MD
$500,000$26,758$27,936$1,178 less in MD
$1,000,000$57,976$56,686$1,290 less in VA
Annual state income tax, Maryland versus Virginia
MD at $50,000: $2,011MD at $50,000$2,011VA at $50,000: $2,061VA at $50,000$2,061MD at $75,000: $3,199MD at $75,000$3,199VA at $75,000: $3,498VA at $75,000$3,498MD at $100,000: $4,386MD at $100,000$4,386VA at $100,000: $4,936VA at $100,000$4,936MD at $150,000: $6,916MD at $150,000$6,916VA at $150,000: $7,811VA at $150,000$7,811MD at $250,000: $12,400MD at $250,000$12,400VA at $250,000: $13,561VA at $250,000$13,561MD at $500,000: $26,758MD at $500,000$26,758VA at $500,000: $27,936VA at $500,000$27,936MD at $1,000,000: $57,976MD at $1,000,000$57,976VA at $1,000,000: $56,686VA at $1,000,000$56,686

How the two systems differ

Maryland and Virginia income tax systems compared
MarylandVirginia
Tax structureGraduatedGraduated
Top marginal rate6.5%5.75%
Number of brackets104
Standard deduction (single)$3,350$8,750
Personal exemption$3,200$930
Local income taxesYesNo
Capital gainsordinaryordinary
Population (2024)6,263,2208,811,195

By filing status

Maryland and Virginia tax on $100,000 by filing status, 2026
Filing statusMarylandVirginiaDifference
Single$4,386$4,936$550 less in MD
Married filing jointly$4,227$4,379$152 less in MD
Married filing separately$4,386$4,936$550 less in MD
Head of household$4,227$4,936$709 less in MD

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At $100,000 as a single filer, Maryland costs $550 less per year than Virginia — $46 a month.

Maryland compared with Virginia at $100,000
MarylandVirginiaDifference
State income tax$4,386$4,936$550
Per month$366$411$46
Effective rate4.39%4.94%0.55 pts
Marginal rate4.75%5.75%1.00 pts
Standard deduction$3,350$8,750$5,400
Taxable income$93,450$90,320$3,130
Tax structureGraduatedGraduated
Local income taxesYesNo

Local taxes are not included above. Maryland has localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.

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What this comparison leaves out

Sources for both states

  1. 1.Maryland General AssemblyState statute
    Tax-General Article s 10-105 - State income tax rates
    https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtg&section=10-105&enactments=false
    Retrieved
  2. 2.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)
    State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
    https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/
    Retrieved
  3. 3.Virginia Department of TaxationState revenue department
    Draft 2026 Form 760ES, Estimated Income Tax Payment Vouchers for Individuals (Tax Rate Schedule and $930 personal exemption)
    https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/taxforms/early-release/2025-individual/draft-2026-form-760es-early-release.pdf
    Retrieved

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