Political Scientists take-home pay in Maryland
The median political scientists in Maryland earns $153,380. After taxes that leaves about $106,898 a year, or $8,908 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 30.3%.
$106,898 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $153,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$25,545 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,734 |
| Maryland income tax (approx.) | −$9,203 |
| Monthly take-home | $8,908 |
| Every two weeks | $4,111 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.