Maine paycheck taxes at a glance
Maine has income tax from 5.8% to 9.15%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Maine rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 4 brackets (5.8%–9.15%) |
| Standard deduction | $15,700 single · $31,400 married |
| Personal exemption | $5,300 single · $10,600 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | ME PFML 0.5% (wages up to $184,500) |
The calculator applies the main Maine rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Maine income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Maine taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,398: 5.8% | $0 – $54,848: 5.8% |
| $27,399 – $64,848: 6.75% | $54,849 – $129,748: 6.75% |
| $64,849 – $999,999: 7.15% | $129,749 – $1,499,999: 7.15% |
| $1,000,000+: 9.15% | $1,500,000+: 9.15% |
Take-home pay examples in Maine
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,018 | $2,752 | $1,270 | $1,102 | 17.5% |
| $60,000 | $47,718 | $3,976 | $1,835 | $2,372 | 20.5% |
| $80,000 | $60,988 | $5,082 | $2,346 | $3,722 | 23.8% |
| $100,000 | $73,551 | $6,129 | $2,829 | $5,129 | 26.4% |
| $150,000 | $104,337 | $8,695 | $4,013 | $8,704 | 30.4% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Maine has three income tax rates (5.8%, 6.75%, 7.15%) plus a new 2% surcharge on taxable income over $1 million ($1.5 million for joint filers) starting in 2026.
- Maine's paid family and medical leave program is funded by a 1% payroll premium, of which employers may deduct up to half from employee wages.
- Maine's general sales tax is 5.5%, with higher rates on prepared food (8%) and lodging (9%).
Also see the Maine sales tax calculator.
Sources
- taxfoundation.org
- legislature.maine.gov
- legislature.maine.gov
- legislature.maine.gov
- legislature.maine.gov
- legislature.maine.gov
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Maine income tax rate for 2026?
Maine has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets for single filers, from 5.8% to 9.15% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $47,718 a year ($3,976 a month) in Maine, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Maine income tax ($2,372) and state payroll deductions ($300), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Maine?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Maine taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.