How Maine Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Maine has three brackets: 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%. Its standard deduction follows the older federal amount, and it adds a $5,300 personal exemption. Employees also contribute to Maine's paid family and medical leave program.
For 2026, Maine has state income tax rates from 5.8% to 7.15%. Before the rates apply, Maine allows a standard deduction of $8,350 for single filers ($16,700 for married couples filing jointly), a personal exemption of $5,300 per filer.
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave: employers may deduct part of this premium from pay. The share is set by your employer, so check your pay stub.
As a reference point, a single filer in Maine earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $47,522 a year, or roughly $1,827.75 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Maine Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
Maine Income Tax Brackets for 2026
Maine uses 3 brackets from 5.8% to 7.15%. Each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket.
Single filers (taxable income)
Married filing jointly (taxable income)
Before these rates apply, Maine subtracts a $8,350 standard deduction and a $5,300 personal exemption. Head of household and married filing separately use the single schedule in our calculator unless the state sets its own.
Federal and Maine Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
| State program and 2026 employee rate | In the calculator |
|---|---|
| Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave: employers may deduct part of this premium from pay. The share is set by your employer, so check your pay stub. | Set by your employer; add it as an after-tax deduction if your stub shows one |
Some employers pay part or all of the employee share of paid leave premiums, so your pay stub may show a smaller amount.
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Maine
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maine tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $948 | $25,337 | $27,548 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $1,856 | $36,482 | $39,251 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,868 | $47,522 | $50,673 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,881 | $57,712 | $61,856 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,654 | $73,526 | $80,324 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,229 | $104,562 | $115,424 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $12,804 | $136,123 | $148,013 |
A $60,000 Paycheck in Maine, Line by Line
Single filer, paid bi-weekly (26 paychecks), standard withholding, no pre-tax deductions.
Over a year that's $47,522 take-home, with a total tax rate of 20.8%. Maine income tax is 4.78% of gross pay.
Maine vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Maine Paycheck FAQs
What is the Maine state income tax rate in 2026?
Maine rates for 2026 range from 5.8% to 7.15%, depending on taxable income and filing status.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $47,522 a year, or $1,827.75 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Maine?
Maine does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.
Does Maine withhold any state payroll taxes?
Yes. Maine paychecks can include Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, in addition to federal Social Security and Medicare.
Does filing status change my Maine tax?
Yes. Maine gives married couples filing jointly different brackets, deductions or exemptions than single filers, and filing status also changes your federal withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.