How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,835.30 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, Maine income tax takes $91.24 and ME paid family and medical leave takes $11.54. Altogether that is 20.5% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Maine state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 to $27,400 | $0 to $54,850 | $0 to $41,100 |
| 6.75% | $27,400 to $64,850 | $54,850 to $129,750 | $41,100 to $97,300 |
| 7.15% | $64,850 to $1,000,000 | $129,750 to $1,500,000 | $97,300 to $1,500,000 |
| 9.15% | Over $1,000,000 | Over $1,500,000 | Over $1,500,000 |
Taxable income is pay after the Maine standard deduction: $15,700 for single filers, $31,400 for married couples filing jointly and $23,550 for heads of household.
Maine payroll deductions besides income tax
Maine requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| ME paid family and medical leave | 0.5% | First $184,500 |
Take-home pay by salary in Maine
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Maine taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $672 | $25,613 | $985.12 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,302 | $33,018 | $1,269.92 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,947 | $40,408 | $1,554.15 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,672 | $47,718 | $1,835.30 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,760 | $57,833 | $2,224.34 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,629 | $73,551 | $2,828.89 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $7,882 | $88,822 | $3,416.22 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $10,168 | $103,623 | $3,985.48 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $14,324 | $134,603 | $5,177.04 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Maine
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,502 | $1,019.29 | $12.74 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,122 | $1,197.01 | $14.96 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,203 | $1,315.49 | $16.44 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,870 | $1,610.38 | $20.13 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,472 | $1,902.78 | $23.78 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,007 | $2,423.35 | $30.29 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $76,033 | $2,924.35 | $36.55 |
Maine take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Maine, New Hampshire leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $2,672 | $47,718 | $1,835.30 |
| New Hampshire paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Massachusetts paycheck calculator | $2,956 | $47,434 | $1,824.38 |
Sources
Maine rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: maine.gov, maine.gov, legislature.maine.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.