Maine Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Maine after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%.
Uses 2026 IRS brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), the 2026 Social Security wage base and Maine's 2026 tax table. Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources · Methodology
Maine income tax in 2026
Maine has state income tax from 5.8% to 7.15% across 3 brackets. The state standard deduction is $8,350 for single filers and $16,700 for married couples filing jointly. A personal exemption of $5,300 per filer ($10,600 for a couple) also reduces taxable income.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married filing jointly: taxable income over |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.75% | $27,399 | $54,849 |
| 7.15% | $64,849 | $129,749 |
Maine's standard deduction phases out for income above $100,000 (single) or $200,050 (joint). That phase-out is not included, so estimates above those incomes are somewhat low.
Take-home pay in Maine by salary
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | ME tax | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,528 | $32,792 | $2,733 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,868 | $47,522 | $3,960 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $4,224 | $60,886 | $5,074 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,654 | $73,526 | $6,127 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,229 | $104,562 | $8,713 |
Other taxes and paycheck deductions in Maine
| Tax | Rate | Rank among states and DC |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax | 5.5% | — |
| Average local sales tax | 0% | — |
| Combined sales tax | 5.5% | 45 of 51 (1 = highest) |
| Effective property tax on owner-occupied homes (2024) | 0.98% | 19 of 51 (1 = highest) |
On a $400,000 home, the effective property tax rate works out to about $3,920 a year. For purchases, try the sales tax calculator; for a home, the mortgage calculator.
Compare Maine with other states
State income tax and take-home pay on a $75,000 salary for a single filer. In Maine the figures are $3,881 and $57,712, which ranks 49 of 51 from lowest to highest state income tax.
| State | State income tax | Take-home pay | Difference from Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,881 |
| Texas | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,881 |
| Florida | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,881 |
Federal taxes on a Maine paycheck
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) are the same in every state. The 2026 brackets and the full method are on the main paycheck calculator page.
What this estimate leaves out
- Tax credits, itemized deductions, dependents and income other than wages.
- A separate head of household table: Maine figures use the single table for that status.
State income and sales tax data: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026. Property tax data: Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. For 2026, Maine has state income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Maine keeps about $57,712 a year, or $4,809 a month, after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $3,881 Maine income tax.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maine for a married couple?
A married couple filing jointly with $100,000 of wages keeps about $80,324 a year in Maine, including $4,386 of state income tax.
How high are property taxes in Maine?
Homeowners in Maine pay an effective property tax rate of about 0.98% of home value, which ranks 19 of 51 among states and DC (1 is the highest).
What is the sales tax in Maine?
The Maine state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With the average local rate, the combined rate is about 5.5%.
Related guides
- 2026 Federal Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction, Explained The 2026 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction for single, joint and head of household filers, with a worked example of how marginal rates apply.
- The 9 States With No Income Tax on Wages in 2026 Which nine states do not tax wages in 2026, how much that saves on a $75,000 salary, and the sales taxes those states charge instead.
Sources
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets, 2026
- Tax Foundation: state and local sales tax rates, 2026
- Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026
- IRS: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (Revenue Procedure 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Results are estimates; see our methodology and disclaimer.