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Maine Paycheck Calculator 2026

Work out your take-home pay in Maine after federal, state and local taxes. Enter your salary or hourly wage; the calculator uses Maine's 2026 tax rates.

How Maine taxes your paycheck

Maine has three brackets from 5.8% to 7.15%. Exemptions phase out for high earners.

Maine taxes income in 3 brackets, with a top rate of 7.15%. It allows a standard deduction of $8,350 for single filers ($16,700 for married couples), a personal exemption of $5,300 ($10,600 for couples).

Maine income tax brackets for 2026

SingleMarried filing jointly
5.8% on $0 – $27,3995.8% on $0 – $54,849
6.75% on $27,399 – $64,8496.75% on $54,849 – $129,749
7.15% on $64,849+7.15% on $129,749+

Brackets apply to taxable income after deductions. Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan 1, 2026).

Take-home pay in Maine at common salaries

SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yrPer biweekly check
$30,000$1,420$2,295$948$25,337$974
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,528$32,792$1,261
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,193$40,162$1,545
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,868$47,522$1,828
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,881$57,712$2,220
$100,000$13,170$7,650$5,654$73,526$2,828
$150,000$24,734$11,475$9,229$104,562$4,022

Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, paid every two weeks.

Frequently asked questions

How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maine?

A single filer earning $75,000 in Maine takes home about $57,712 a year, or $2,220 every two weeks, after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax. That is about 23.1% of gross pay in tax.

What is the Maine income tax rate?

Maine income tax rates for 2026 range from 5.8% to 7.15%, depending on your taxable income.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Maine?

About $40,162 a year for a single filer, which is $3,347 a month or $1,545 per biweekly paycheck.

How does Maine compare to other states for take-home pay?

At a $75,000 salary, Maine ranks #48 out of 50 states plus DC for take-home pay (1 = keeps the most). The difference between the best and worst state at that salary is about $5,449 a year.

Estimates based on 2026 federal and Maine tax rules for common situations. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and local rules. Not tax advice.

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