Maine paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 5.8% to 7.15% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,350 single, $16,700 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $5,300 per person; $305 credit per dependent |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.5%) |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Brackets: 5.8% to $27,399, 6.75% to $64,849, 7.15% above (single).
- Standard deduction $8,350 single; personal exemption $5,300 per person; $305 credit per dependent.
- Maine PFML: 1% total premium, employees pay up to 0.5% of wages.
- No local income taxes in Maine.
Head-of-household filers are estimated with the single schedule.
Maine salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Maine salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,098 | $25,187 | $968.72 |
| $40,000 | $1,728 | $32,592 | $1,253.53 |
| $50,000 | $2,443 | $39,912 | $1,535.06 |
| $60,000 | $3,168 | $47,222 | $1,816.22 |
| $75,000 | $4,256 | $57,337 | $2,205.26 |
| $100,000 | $6,154 | $73,026 | $2,808.68 |
| $125,000 | $8,067 | $88,637 | $3,409.10 |
| $150,000 | $9,979 | $103,812 | $3,992.76 |
Maine hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Maine. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $501.45 | $26,075 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $590.31 | $30,696 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $649.45 | $33,771 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $795.65 | $41,374 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $941.85 | $48,976 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,201.77 | $62,492 |
Maine vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Maine and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| Vermont | $2,572 | $59,020 | $2,270.01 |
| Massachusetts | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 |
| Maine | $4,256 | $57,337 | $2,205.26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Maine paid leave deduction?
Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave is funded by a 1% premium; employers may deduct up to half (0.5% of wages) from employees.
What is Maine’s top income tax rate?
7.15% on taxable income above $64,849 for single filers.
What is the Maine income tax rate in 2026?
Maine has graduated rates from 5.8% to 7.15%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Maine takes home about $39,912 a year, or $1,535.06 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $2,443 in Maine taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maine?
About $73,026 a year ($2,808.68 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 27.0%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Maine?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Maine takes home about $795.65 a week, or $41,374 a year.
How often are the Maine rates updated?
We verify federal and Maine rates every January and whenever Maine changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Maine Revenue Services
- Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.