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Accountant Salary in Maryland (2026)
$42.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,668/year ($5,639/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $116,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,170 Accountant jobs in Maryland (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Accountant salary of $89,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,668 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $89,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,831 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,837 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,033 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,668 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,639 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Maryland?
- The median Accountant salary in Maryland is $89,370 per year ($42.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,100 and $116,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $89,370, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $67,668 per year ($5,639 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 26,170 Accountant jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.