Maryland Sales Tax Rates: Worcester County
Worcester County, Maryland Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 6%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Worcester County does not. The Maryland sales tax of 6% applies countywide. None of the cities or local governments within Worcester County collect additional local sales taxes.
Here's how Worcester County's maximum sales tax rate of 6% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Maryland counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 77% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Worcester County, Maryland
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Maryland has a 6% sales tax and Worcester County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Worcester County is 6% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Worcester County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 6% | Worcester |
| Ocean City | 6% | Ocean City |
| Pocomoke City | 6% | Somerset |
| Snow Hill | 6% | Wicomico |
| Bishopville | 6% | Worcester |
| Newark | 6% | Worcester |
| Whaleyville | 6% | Worcester |
| Stockton | 6% | Worcester |
| Girdletree | 6% | Worcester |
| Showell | 6% | Worcester |
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Worcester County, Maryland has a maximum sales tax rate of 6% and an approximate population of 44,388.
Sales tax rates in Worcester County are determined by four different tax jurisdictions, Ocean City, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester.
Back to Maryland Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Worcester County are current as of June 2026
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