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Maine taxes income from 5.8% to 7.15%. Contributions to Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave began in 2025, with up to 0.5% coming from employee paychecks. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Maine after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables5.8%–7.15%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,836.34per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Maine paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax5.8% – 7.15% (3 brackets)
Standard deduction$16,100 single · $32,200 married
Personal exemption$5,300 single · $10,600 married · $0 per dependent
Exemption credit$0 single · $0 married · $300 per dependent
State payroll programsMaine PFML (0.5%)
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#42 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Maine?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Maine income tax−$90.20−$2,345
Maine PFML−$11.54−$300
Take-home pay$1,836.34$47,745

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Maine takes home about $80,870 a year ($3,110.39 bi-weekly).

Maine take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAMaine taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$649$25,636$986.01
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,279$33,041$1,270.82
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,920$40,435$1,555.18
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,645$47,745$1,836.34
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,733$57,860$2,225.38
$100,000$13,170$7,650$5,600$73,580$2,829.99
$150,000$24,734$11,475$9,425$104,366$4,014.07
$200,000$36,734$14,339$13,173$135,754$5,221.32

Maine income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Maine taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Maine brackets, single
RateTaxable income
5.8%$0 – $27,399
6.75%$27,399 – $64,849
7.15%Over $64,849

Married filing jointly

Maine brackets, married
RateTaxable income
5.8%$0 – $54,849
6.75%$54,849 – $129,749
7.15%Over $129,749

Maine payroll taxes and contributions

  • Maine PFML — 0.5% on wages up to $184,500. Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave premium is 1% of wages; employers may deduct up to half (0.5%) from employees.

How Maine compares

On a $75,000 salary, Maine ranks #42 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $57,860 a year, or 77.1% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Maine tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Maine withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Maine have a state income tax?

Yes. Maine has state income tax rates from 5.8% to 7.15% for 2026. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $47,745 a year, or $1,836.34 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,645 in Maine state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Maine?

On a $60,000 salary, about 20.4% of gross pay goes to taxes in Maine: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (4.4%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

What state payroll deductions are there in Maine?

Maine PFML: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave premium is 1% of wages; employers may deduct up to half (0.5%) from employees.

Are there local income taxes in Maine?

No. Maine cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Maine a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Maine ranks #42 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $57,860 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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