How Maine taxes your paycheck
Maine has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 5.8% to 7.15% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $8,350 ($16,700 if married filing jointly).
Each taxpayer gets a personal exemption of $5,300.
State payroll programs
- ME Paid Leave — up to half of the 1% premium.
Maine take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maine tax | State programs | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $36.47 | $5.77 | $968.72 | $25,187 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $58.78 | $7.69 | $1,253.53 | $32,592 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $84.36 | $9.62 | $1,535.07 | $39,912 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $110.32 | $11.54 | $1,816.21 | $47,221 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $136.28 | $13.46 | $2,083.92 | $54,182 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $149.26 | $14.42 | $2,205.26 | $57,337 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $162.47 | $15.38 | $2,326.37 | $60,486 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $189.97 | $17.31 | $2,567.53 | $66,756 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $217.47 | $19.23 | $2,808.68 | $73,026 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $272.47 | $23.08 | $3,290.99 | $85,566 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $354.97 | $28.85 | $3,992.76 | $103,812 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $492.47 | $35.48 | $5,200.01 | $135,200 |
Maine income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| 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% | $64,849+ | $129,749+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- Maine Department of Labor, Paid Family and Medical Leave
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Maine tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Maine paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Maine is about $1,816.21 per paycheck, or $47,221 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $110.32 Maine income tax, plus $11.54 ME Paid Leave withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Maine income tax rate for 2026?
Maine income tax rates for 2026 range from 5.8% to 7.15%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Maine?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Maine comes to about $1,591.30 every two weeks, or $19.89 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
What other deductions does Maine take from my paycheck?
ME Paid Leave: up to half of the 1% premium. These are employee contributions to state insurance programs, not income tax.