How Maine taxes your paycheck
Maine uses progressive brackets from 5.8% to 7.15%, after a standard deduction of $8,350 (single) / $16,700 (married). Deduction and exemption phase out at high incomes. Employee paid-leave premium 0.5%.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Maine take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maine tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,528 | $32,792 | $1,261.22 | 18% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,868 | $47,522 | $1,827.76 | 20.8% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $4,224 | $60,886 | $2,341.76 | 23.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,654 | $73,526 | $2,827.91 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,229 | $104,562 | $4,021.60 | 30.3% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.