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Housekeeper Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,230/year ($2,436/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,690 Housekeeper jobs in Maryland (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Housekeeper salary of $35,500 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 $29,230 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $35,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,716 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,475 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,230 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,436 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Maryland?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Maryland is $35,500 per year ($17.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,720 and $37,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $35,500, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $29,230 per year ($2,436 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 14,690 Housekeeper 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.