Maine Paycheck Calculator
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Enter your salary or hourly wage to see your 2026 take-home pay in Maine. Maine has a progressive income tax from 5.8% to 9.15%. A single filer earning $75,000 takes home about $57,833 a year — $3,760 less than in Texas.
- Gross pay
- $2,307.69
- Federal income tax
- −$193.08
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$143.08
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.46
- Maine income tax
- −$91.24
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave
- −$11.54
- Take-home pay
- $1,835.30
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $60,000
- Federal
- $5,020
- FICA
- $4,590
- State + local
- $2,672
- Net
- $47,718
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 6.8%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Maine take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $672 | $25,613 | $2,134 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,302 | $33,018 | $2,752 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,947 | $40,408 | $3,367 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,672 | $47,718 | $3,976 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,760 | $57,833 | $4,819 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,629 | $73,551 | $6,129 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $7,541 | $89,162 | $7,430 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,454 | $104,337 | $8,695 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $13,201 | $135,726 | $11,310 |
Maine payroll taxes in 2026
- Income tax: a progressive income tax from 5.8% to 9.15%.
- Standard deduction: $15,700 single, $31,400 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $5,300.
- Local taxes: none.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 – $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 – $1,000,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 9.15% |
Also withheld in Maine: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (0.5% up to $184,500).
Federal taxes on every 2026 paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10%–37% brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction ($32,200 married, $24,150 head of household).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000.
- Child tax credit: $2,200 per child under 17.
Hourly wages in Maine
| Hourly | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Take-home every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $26,502 | $1,019 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $34,203 | $1,315 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $41,870 | $1,610 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $49,472 | $1,903 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $63,007 | $2,423 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $76,059 | $2,925 |
Salaries in Maine
Median pay for the most common jobs in Maine (BLS May 2025):
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,580
- Retail Salesperson$36,640
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$34,710
- Registered Nurse$86,990
- General and Operations Manager$98,860
- Cashier$34,930
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,220
- Office Clerk$45,300
- Truck Driver$57,050
- Janitor and Cleaner$38,940
- Waiter and Waitress$43,370
- Teaching Assistant$46,750
- CNA$47,070
- Customer Service Representative$47,160
- Elementary Teacher$62,390
- Bookkeeping$50,510
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,820
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,970
- Laborer and Freight$42,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,530
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$49,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$53,580
- High School Teacher$64,880
- Carpenter$62,160
Average salary in Maine → · All salaries by job →
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $57,833 a year ($2,224 every two weeks) for a single filer in 2026: federal tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and $3,760 in state taxes.
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine has a progressive income tax from 5.8% to 9.15% for 2026.
What other payroll taxes are withheld in Maine?
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Gross pay minus pre-tax deductions (401(k), health premiums), federal income tax on taxable wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single), Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), and Maine state taxes.
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