Maine Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Maine take-home pay for 2026. Enter your salary below to see federal, FICA, and state taxes.
Take-home pay · Bi-weekly
$2,205.64
$57,347 / year · 76.5% of gross
| Gross pay | $75,000 | $2,884.62 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 | −$295.00 |
| Social Security | −$4,650 | −$178.85 |
| Medicare | −$1,088 | −$41.83 |
| Maine state tax | −$4,246 | −$163.30 |
| Take-home pay | $57,347 | $2,205.64 |
| Item | Annual | Per paycheck |
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Effective tax rate 23.5%. Estimate only — excludes local taxes and credits.
Maine take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)
| Gross salary | Total tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $7,556 | $32,444 | 18.9% |
| $60,000 | $12,836 | $47,164 | 21.4% |
| $80,000 | $19,493 | $60,507 | 24.4% |
| $100,000 | $26,853 | $73,147 | 26.9% |
| $150,000 | $45,817 | $104,183 | 30.5% |
Maine income tax brackets (2026)
| Rate | Single — taxable income over | Married filing jointly — over |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.75% | $27,399 | $54,849 |
| 7.15% | $64,849 | $129,749 |
Brackets apply to wages after Maine's standard deduction ($8,350 single / $16,700 married, 2026). Rates are marginal — each rate applies only to income above its threshold.
Single vs. married filing jointly in Maine
| Gross salary | Single take-home | Married take-home | Married keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,164 | $50,059 | +$2,895 |
| $100,000 | $73,147 | $79,608 | +$6,462 |
| $150,000 | $104,183 | $114,694 | +$10,511 |
Married figures assume one income and married-filing-jointly withholding. Two-income couples land between the two columns — switch the filing status in the calculator above to model your own split.
About Maine paychecks & taxes
Maine uses a progressive income tax that tops out around 7.15%, with brackets that reach the higher rates fairly quickly compared to some states. That makes Maine's take-home pay lower than the flat-tax or no-tax states at most income levels.
Maine does not layer on local wage taxes, so the state brackets plus federal and FICA are the full picture for most workers.
Maine paycheck FAQ
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine taxes wage income using progressive brackets (2026 estimate), on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Maine income tax rate for 2026?
Maine uses progressive brackets in 2026, from 5.8% up to a top rate of 7.15% for single filers.
What is the take-home pay on $80,000 in Maine?
On an $80,000 salary in Maine, the estimated annual take-home pay is about $60,507 for a single filer (2026), after federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax.
Do married couples take home more in Maine?
Yes — on a $100,000 salary in Maine, a married filer (one income) takes home about $6,462 more per year than a single filer, thanks to the larger standard deductions and wider brackets at both federal and state level.
Sources: IRS (2026 federal brackets), Social Security Administration (FICA limits), and the Tax Foundation's 2026 state tax survey. Data verified June 2026. See our methodology & data sources for what this estimate includes and excludes.