Maryland has a state sales tax of 6% (Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026).
Combined Avg Rate
6.00%
Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026
State Rate
6%
Avg Local Rate
None
Tax on $100
$6.00
| State Rate | 6% | Maryland base rate — Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026 |
| Avg Local Rate | 0% | Population-weighted average — Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026 |
| Combined Avg Rate | 6.00% | State + average local |
| Tax on $100 | $6.00 | At combined avg rate |
| Est. Annual Tax | $1,080 | Illustration: $30,000 spending, 60% taxable (assumptions) |
Maryland imposes a 6% state sales tax on most retail purchases. The Tax Foundation reports no local sales taxes in Maryland, so the rate is uniform statewide.
Sales taxes are typically not applied to groceries, prescription drugs, and some other categories in most states. The actual tax you pay may be lower than the calculated estimate if a significant portion of your spending is on exempt items.
