How to use the Maine Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
Maine income tax in 2026
Maine uses progressive brackets. Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household. Each personal exemption is $5,300.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.75% | $27,399 | $54,849 |
| 7.15% | $64,849 | $129,749 |
What makes Maine different
Maine has three brackets, with the 6.75% rate starting below $30,000 of taxable income for single filers. Maine’s standard deduction and personal exemption phase out for higher earners. A new paid family and medical leave program funded by a 1% payroll premium started collecting contributions in 2025.
- Maine’s standard deduction follows the federal amount; this estimate assumes Maine conforms to the 2026 federal figure ($16,100 single). It phases out above about $100,000 of income (single), which is not modeled.
- The personal exemption ($5,300) and head-of-household brackets are 2025 figures pending Maine’s 2026 publication.
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums (1% of wages, up to half deductible from employees) began in 2025 and are not included.
Example take-home pay in Maine (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maine tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,670 | $40,685 | $1,564.80 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,358 | $58,235 | $2,239.80 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,100 | $74,080 | $2,849.22 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateMaine; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,137.04 ($55,563 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate20.9%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$55,563.
What your results mean
Your Maine take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Maine income tax, and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in Maine keeps about $74,080 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Maine taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maine have a state income tax in 2026?
Yes. Maine has progressive rates from 5.8% to 7.15% for 2026, with a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $58,235 per year, or $2,239.80 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $40,685 per year ($1,564.80 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in Maine?
About 25.9% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and Maine tax $5,100.
What is the top income tax rate in Maine?
7.15% on single-filer taxable income above $64,849 in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in Maine?
This calculator covers state tax only. Maine does not generally levy city or county income taxes on wages, but check your locality.
How is Maine income tax withheld from my paycheck?
Your employer withholds Maine tax based on your state withholding certificate and pay frequency. This calculator estimates your annual Maine tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks, so actual withholding can differ slightly.
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Sources
- Maine Revenue Services: individual income tax rates and withholding
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026