Maine take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,302 | $33,018 | $1,269.92 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,672 | $47,718 | $1,835.30 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $4,122 | $60,988 | $2,345.68 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,629 | $73,551 | $2,828.89 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,454 | $104,337 | $4,012.97 |
Maine income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 – $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 and over | 7.15% |
Standard deduction: $15,700 single, $31,400 married filing jointly, $23,550 head of household.
An extra 2% applies to taxable income above $1,000,000.
Other Maine payroll taxes
- ME Paid Family & Medical Leave: 0.5% of wages, up to $184,500 of wages.
Federal taxes on every Maine paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Maine has three tax rates: 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%.
- From 2026 Maine adds a 2% surcharge on taxable income above $1 million ($1.5 million for joint filers and heads of household). This calculator starts the surcharge at $1 million for everyone, so results for joint filers between $1 million and $1.5 million are slightly high.
- Maine reduces the standard deduction for higher earners, starting at roughly $100,000 of income for single filers and $200,000 for joint filers. This calculator does not apply that reduction, so estimates above those incomes are a little low.
- Paid Family and Medical Leave costs 1% of wages in total. Your employer can take up to half of it (0.5%) from your pay, on wages up to $184,500.
- Bonuses paid separately from regular wages can be withheld at a flat 5%.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $47,718 a year, or $1,835.30 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine income tax and state payroll taxes (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine has a progressive income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $15,700. Each filer also gets a personal exemption of $5,300.
How is a Maine bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Maine's supplemental rate of 5%.
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