Take-home pay in Maine by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Maine's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Maine tax | State payroll | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,102 | $200 | $33,018 | $1,269.92 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,372 | $300 | $47,718 | $1,835.30 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,722 | $400 | $60,988 | $2,345.68 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,129 | $500 | $73,551 | $2,828.89 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,418 | $750 | $103,623 | $3,985.48 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 26.4% of gross pay in Maine; on $40,000 they are 17.5%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Maine income tax in 2026
Maine has 4 brackets from 5.8% to 9.15%, and the top rate starts at $1,000,000 of taxable income for a single filer. Maine's three brackets run from 5.8% to 7.15%, with a 2% surcharge on income over $1 million ($1.5 million joint) from 2026; the standard deduction and exemption phase out at higher incomes.
Paid family and medical leave contributions began in January 2025; the calculator uses a 0.5% employee share up to the Social Security wage base.
Maine tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 to $27,400 | $0 to $54,850 | $0 to $41,100 |
| 6.75% | $27,400 to $64,850 | $54,850 to $129,750 | $41,100 to $97,300 |
| 7.15% | $64,850 to $1,000,000 | $129,750 to $1,500,000 | $97,300 to $1,500,000 |
| 9.15% | Over $1,000,000 | Over $1,500,000 | Over $1,500,000 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $15,700 single, $31,400 joint, $23,550 head of household; shrinks above $102,250 of income ($204,550 joint) |
|---|---|
| Personal exemption | $5,300 single, $10,600 joint; phases out above $341,000 of income ($409,150 joint) |
State payroll deductions in Maine
On top of income tax, these come out of every paycheck in Maine. They use the same wages as Social Security: 401(k) contributions count, insurance premiums through payroll do not.
| Deduction | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Paid family and medical leave | 0.5% | Wages up to $184,500 a year |
Nearby and similar states
Neighboring states: New Hampshire (no state income tax).
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Got a raise? The raise calculator shows the difference per paycheck, and the 401(k) calculator shows what the pre-tax contribution grows into.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave: employers
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Maine revenue department: official forms and withholding
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Maine?
About $47,718 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,835.30 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,372 of Maine income tax and $300 of state payroll deductions. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Maine tax brackets for 2026?
4 brackets from 5.8% to 9.15%. The top rate starts at $1,000,000 of taxable income for single filers and $1,500,000 for married couples filing jointly. Standard deduction: $15,700 single, $31,400 joint, $23,550 head of household; shrinks above $102,250 of income ($204,550 joint).
Does Maine have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Maine is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Maine?
About $73,551 a year, $2,828.89 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 26.4% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $5,129 of Maine income tax and $500 of state payroll deductions.
What is the paid family and medical leave deduction in Maine?
0.5% of wages up to $184,500 a year. On a $60,000 salary that is $300 a year. Employers withhold it with the other taxes, and some pay part of the employee share.