Maine paycheck calculator
Take-home pay in Maine after federal, FICA and Maine income tax, 2026 rules.
Estimate with 2026 federal rules and each state's latest published rates, not tax advice. Calculated in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,575.49
$40,962.84 a year · 20.4% of gross in taxes
- Take-home 80%
- Federal tax 8%
- Social Security and Medicare 8%
- Maine taxes 5%
| Line | Paycheck | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $1,978.38 | $51,438.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$153.56 | −$3,992.56 |
| Social Security | −$122.66 | −$3,189.16 |
| Medicare | −$28.69 | −$745.85 |
| Maine income tax | −$88.09 | −$2,290.40 |
| Paid family and medical leave | −$9.89 | −$257.19 |
| Take-home | $1,575.49 | $40,962.84 |
Maine taxes on a paycheck
Maine taxes wages at 5.8% to 7.15%.
| Single | Married jointly |
|---|---|
| $0: 5.8% | $0: 5.8% |
| $27,399: 6.75% | $54,849: 6.75% |
| $64,849: 7.15% | $129,749: 7.15% |
- Taxed income: wages after pre-tax 401(k) and health premiums.
- Standard deduction: $8,350 single, $16,700 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $5,300 single, $10,600 married filing jointly.
- Paid family and medical leave: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.
Take-home pay in Maine by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health premium.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | Maine | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,098 | $25,187 | $968.72 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,728 | $32,592 | $1,253.53 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,443 | $39,912 | $1,535.07 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,168 | $47,222 | $1,816.21 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,256 | $57,337 | $2,205.26 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,154 | $73,026 | $2,808.68 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,979 | $103,812 | $3,992.76 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $13,727 | $135,200 | $5,200.01 |
Typical Maine wages after taxes
Hourly wages paid in Maine (May 2025), full time for a year, single filer.
| Wage level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine, 25th percentile | $40,123 | $32,683 | $1,257.01 |
| Maine, median | $51,438 | $40,963 | $1,575.49 |
| Maine, 75th percentile | $76,232 | $58,114 | $2,235.17 |
| Portland area, median | $56,971 | $45,007 | $1,731.05 |
| Lewiston area, median | $49,546 | $39,580 | $1,522.30 |
| Bangor area, median | $47,965 | $38,424 | $1,477.85 |
Maine and nearby states
Median hourly wage (BLS, May 2025) and take-home pay a year, single filer. On $60,000, against $47,222 in Maine: New Hampshire $3,168 more.
| State | Median wage | $40,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $24.73/h | $32,592 | $47,222 | $73,026 |
| New Hampshire | $26.87/h | $34,320 | $50,390 | $79,180 |
Paid by the hour? Use the Maine hourly paycheck calculator, with overtime. All states: paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
$47,222 a year, or $1,816.21 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026: $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare, $3,168 to Maine. That ranks Maine number 49 of 51 for take-home on this salary.
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes: 5.8% to 7.15% on taxable income, through brackets. On $60,000 it comes to $2,868, 4.8% of gross pay.
What else comes out of a Maine paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) everywhere. Maine also takes paid family and medical leave (0.5%): $300 a year on $60,000.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Maine?
At 40 hours a week, $25 an hour is $52,000 a year. A single filer in Maine takes home $795.64 a week, $41,374 a year. See the Maine hourly paycheck calculator for other wages and overtime.
What is the median paycheck in Maine?
The median wage in Maine is $24.73 an hour (BLS, May 2025), $51,438 a year full time. After taxes that is $40,963 a year, $1,575.49 every two weeks. Portland-South Portland, ME pays the highest metro median, $27.39 an hour.
What does a full-time minimum wage job take home in Maine?
At $15.10 an hour, 40 hours a week, $31,408 a year before tax and $26,229 after: $504.40 a week.
Do married couples pay less in Maine?
On one salary of $76,232, the upper-quarter wage in Maine, filing jointly leaves $62,393 against $58,114 single: $4,279 more a year, mostly from the wider federal brackets.