How Maine taxes your paycheck in 2026
Maine taxes income from 5.8% to 7.15%, and workers pay up to 0.5% of wages for the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
- Maine's 5.8% starting rate is one of the highest in the country, with 7.15% above $64,849 of taxable income for single filers.
- Each person gets a $5,300 exemption on top of the standard deduction. The standard deduction shrinks for incomes above about $100,000, which this estimate doesn't model.
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave is funded by a 1% payroll contribution; employers may deduct up to half (0.5%) from wages, up to the Social Security wage base.
Maine 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $27,399 | $0 – $54,849 |
| 6.75% | $27,399 – $64,849 | $54,849 – $129,749 |
| 7.15% | Over $64,849 | Over $129,749 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Maine at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Maine taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,041 | $1,271 | $1,279 | 17.4% |
| $60,000 | $47,745 | $1,836 | $2,645 | 20.4% |
| $75,000 | $57,860 | $2,225 | $3,733 | 22.9% |
| $100,000 | $73,580 | $2,830 | $5,600 | 26.4% |
| $150,000 | $104,366 | $4,014 | $9,425 | 30.4% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Maine earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,225 per paycheck, or $57,860 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Maine taxes $3,733.
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What are Maine's income tax rates?
5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%. The top rate applies above $64,849 for single filers.
What is the Maine paid leave deduction?
Up to 0.5% of wages, half of the 1% contribution, capped at the Social Security wage base.
Do Maine towns have income tax?
No. Only the state income tax applies to wages.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $57,860 a year, or $2,225 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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