State Overview · 2026

Maryland Sales Tax Rates

Average 6%
Min 6%
Max 6%
Jurisdictions 602

Maryland Sales Tax Overview

As of 2026, Maryland has an average combined sales tax rate of 6%, with rates ranging from 6% to 6% depending on your specific location. The state's sales tax is administered by the Comptroller of Maryland. Maryland has a single statewide rate with no local sales taxes. With 602 tracked jurisdictions, the actual rate you pay depends on a combination of state, county, and city-level taxes applied to your zip code.

The sales tax in Maryland is composed of multiple layers. The state sets a base rate that applies uniformly across all jurisdictions. On top of this, individual counties and cities may add their own surcharges. This layered system means that the rate you pay can vary significantly even within the same state. For example, the lowest rate in Maryland is 6% while the highest reaches 6% — a spread of 0%.

Maryland Tax Examples (Average Rate)

$25 meal $1.50 tax
$100 purchase $6.00 tax
$500 electronics $30.00 tax
$1,000 appliance $60.00 tax

* Based on average rate of 6%. Actual tax depends on your zip code.

Top Jurisdictions in Maryland

DORCHESTER 19973
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20588
6%
CHARLES 20601
6%
CHARLES 20602
6%
CHARLES 20603
6%
CHARLES 20604
6%
ST. MARY'S 20606
6%
CHARLES 20607
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20608
6%
ST. MARY'S 20609
6%
CALVERT 20610
6%
CHARLES 20611
6%
CHARLES 20612
6%
CHARLES 20613
6%
CALVERT 20615
6%
CHARLES 20616
6%
CHARLES 20617
6%
ST. MARY'S 20618
6%
ST. MARY'S 20619
6%
ST. MARY'S 20620
6%
ST. MARY'S 20621
6%
CHARLES 20622
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20623
6%
ST. MARY'S 20624
6%
CHARLES 20625
6%
ST. MARY'S 20626
6%
ST. MARY'S 20627
6%
ST. MARY'S 20628
6%
CALVERT 20629
6%
ST. MARY'S 20630
6%
CHARLES 20632
6%
ST. MARY'S 20634
6%
ST. MARY'S 20636
6%
CHARLES 20637
6%
CALVERT 20639
6%
CHARLES 20640
6%
CHARLES 20645
6%
CHARLES 20646
6%
ST. MARY'S 20650
6%
ST. MARY'S 20653
6%
ST. MARY'S 20656
6%
CALVERT 20657
6%
CHARLES 20658
6%
CHARLES 20659
6%
ST. MARY'S 20660
6%
CHARLES 20661
6%
CHARLES 20662
6%
CHARLES 20664
6%
ST. MARY'S 20667
6%
ST. MARY'S 20670
6%
ST. MARY'S 20674
6%
CHARLES 20675
6%
CALVERT 20676
6%
CHARLES 20677
6%
CALVERT 20678
6%
ST. MARY'S 20680
6%
CHARLES 20682
6%
ST. MARY'S 20684
6%
CALVERT 20685
6%
ST. MARY'S 20686
6%
ST. MARY'S 20687
6%
CALVERT 20688
6%
CALVERT 20689
6%
ST. MARY'S 20690
6%
ST. MARY'S 20692
6%
CHARLES 20693
6%
CHARLES 20695
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20697
6%
HOWARD 20701
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20703
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20704
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20705
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20706
6%
HOWARD 20707
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20708
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20709
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20710
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20711
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20712
6%
CALVERT 20714
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20715
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20716
6%
BOWIE 20717
6%
BOWIE 20718
6%
BOWIE 20719
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20720
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20721
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20722
6%
HOWARD 20723
6%
HOWARD 20724
6%
LAUREL 20725
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20726
6%
CAPITOL HEIGHTS 20731
6%
CALVERT 20732
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20733
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20735
6%
CALVERT 20736
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20737
6%
RIVERDALE PARK 20738
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20740
6%
COLLEGE PARK 20741
6%
COLLEGE PARK 20742
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20743
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20744
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20745
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20746
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20747
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20748
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20749
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20750
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20751
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20752
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20753
6%
CALVERT 20754
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20755
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20757
6%
CALVERT 20758
6%
HOWARD 20759
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20762
6%
HOWARD 20763
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20764
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20765
6%
GREENBELT 20768
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20769
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20770
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20771
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20772
6%
UPPER MARLBORO 20773
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20774
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20775
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20776
6%
HOWARD 20777
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20778
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 20779
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20781
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20782
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20783
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20784
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20785
6%
HYATTSVILLE 20787
6%
HYATTSVILLE 20788
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20790
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20791
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20792
6%
HOWARD 20794
6%
CAPITOL HEIGHTS 20797
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20799
6%
MONTGOMERY 20810
6%
MONTGOMERY 20811
6%
MONTGOMERY 20812
6%
MONTGOMERY 20813
6%
MONTGOMERY 20814
6%
DRUMMOND 20815
6%
MONTGOMERY 20816
6%
OAKMONT 20817
6%
MONTGOMERY 20818
6%
MONTGOMERY 20824
6%
CHEVY CHASE VILLAGE 20825
6%
MONTGOMERY 20827
6%
MONTGOMERY 20830
6%
MONTGOMERY 20832
6%
HOWARD 20833
6%
MONTGOMERY 20837
6%
MONTGOMERY 20838
6%
MONTGOMERY 20839
6%
MONTGOMERY 20841
6%
FREDERICK 20842
6%
ROCKVILLE 20847
6%
ROCKVILLE 20848
6%
ROCKVILLE 20849
6%
MONTGOMERY 20850
6%
MONTGOMERY 20851
6%
MONTGOMERY 20852
6%
MONTGOMERY 20853
6%
MONTGOMERY 20854
6%
MONTGOMERY 20855
6%
MONTGOMERY 20857
6%
MONTGOMERY 20859
6%
MONTGOMERY 20860
6%
MONTGOMERY 20861
6%
MONTGOMERY 20862
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20866
6%
MONTGOMERY 20868
6%
FREDERICK 20871
6%
FREDERICK 20872
6%
MONTGOMERY 20874
6%
MONTGOMERY 20875
6%
MONTGOMERY 20876
6%
MONTGOMERY 20877
6%
MONTGOMERY 20878
6%
MONTGOMERY 20879
6%
MONTGOMERY 20880
6%
MONTGOMERY 20882
6%
GAITHERSBURG 20883
6%
GAITHERSBURG 20884
6%
GAITHERSBURG 20885
6%
MONTGOMERY 20886
6%
MONTGOMERY 20889
6%
MONTGOMERY 20891
6%
MONTGOMERY 20892
6%
MONTGOMERY 20894
6%
MONTGOMERY 20895
6%
MONTGOMERY 20896
6%
MONTGOMERY 20897
6%
MONTGOMERY 20898
6%
MONTGOMERY 20899
6%
MONTGOMERY 20901
6%
MONTGOMERY 20902
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20903
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20904
6%
MONTGOMERY 20905
6%
MONTGOMERY 20906
6%
MONTGOMERY 20907
6%
MONTGOMERY 20908
6%
MONTGOMERY 20910
6%
MONTGOMERY 20911
6%
PRINCE GEORGE'S 20912
6%
TAKOMA PARK 20913
6%
MONTGOMERY 20914
6%
MONTGOMERY 20915
6%
MONTGOMERY 20916
6%
MONTGOMERY 20918
6%
MONTGOMERY 20993
6%
MONTGOMERY 20997
6%
HARFORD 21001
6%
HARFORD 21005
6%
HARFORD 21009
6%
HARFORD 21010
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21012
6%
HARFORD 21013
6%
HARFORD 21014
6%
HARFORD 21015
6%
HARFORD 21017
6%
HARFORD 21018
6%
BALTIMORE 21020
6%
BALTIMORE 21022
6%
BALTIMORE 21023
6%
BALTIMORE 21027
6%
HARFORD 21028
6%
HOWARD 21029
6%
BALTIMORE 21030
6%
BALTIMORE 21031
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21032
6%
HARFORD 21034
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21035
6%
HOWARD 21036
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21037
6%
HARFORD 21040
6%
HOWARD 21041
6%
HOWARD 21042
6%
HOWARD 21043
6%
HOWARD 21044
6%
HOWARD 21045
6%
HOWARD 21046
6%
HARFORD 21047
6%
CARROLL 21048
6%
HARFORD 21050
6%
BALTIMORE 21051
6%
BALTIMORE 21052
6%
BALTIMORE 21053
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21054
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21056
6%
BALTIMORE 21057
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21060
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21061
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21062
6%
BALTIMORE 21065
6%
BALTIMORE 21071
6%
CARROLL 21074
6%
HOWARD 21075
6%
HOWARD 21076
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21077
6%
HARFORD 21078
6%
HARFORD 21082
6%
HARFORD 21084
6%
HARFORD 21085
6%
HARFORD 21087
6%
CARROLL 21088
6%
BALTIMORE 21090
6%
BALTIMORE 21092
6%
BALTIMORE 21093
6%
BALTIMORE 21094
6%
CARROLL 21102
6%
CARROLL 21104
6%
BALTIMORE 21105
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21106
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21108
6%
HARFORD 21111
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21113
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21114
6%
BALTIMORE 21117
6%
HARFORD 21120
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21122
6%
ANNE ARUNDEL 21123
6%
BALTIMORE 21128
6%
HARFORD 21130
6%
BALTIMORE 21131
6%
HARFORD 21132
6%
BALTIMORE 21133
6%
CARROLL 21136
6%

Business Compliance in Maryland

Businesses operating in Maryland are required to register for a sales tax permit, collect the correct rate at the point of sale, and remit taxes on a regular filing schedule (monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on volume). Failure to collect and remit the correct amount can result in penalties, interest, and audit exposure from the state revenue department. If you sell online, be aware that economic nexus laws may also require collection in Maryland if your sales exceed certain thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sales tax rate in Maryland?

The average combined sales tax rate in Maryland is 6% as of 2026. This includes state, county, and local taxes.

What is the highest sales tax rate in Maryland?

The highest combined sales tax rate in Maryland is 6% in DORCHESTER (19973).

What is the lowest sales tax rate in Maryland?

The lowest combined sales tax rate in Maryland is 6% in DORCHESTER (19973).

How many tax jurisdictions does Maryland have?

Maryland has 602 tracked tax jurisdictions in our database. Each jurisdiction may have a different combined rate due to varying county and city taxes.

Does Maryland charge sales tax on groceries?

Sales tax rules for groceries vary by state. In many states, unprepared food and grocery items are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate. Check with the Maryland revenue department for specific exemption details, as rules can change annually.

How do I calculate sales tax in Maryland?

To calculate sales tax in Maryland, look up your specific zip code to find the exact combined rate. Multiply the purchase price by that rate. For example, at the average rate of 6%, a $100 purchase would incur $6.00 in tax.

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