Maine Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your Maine take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maine income tax and the paid family leave contribution.
Maine income tax in 2026
Maine has three income tax rates: 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%. For 2026 single filers pay 5.8% up to $27,400, 6.75% up to $64,850 and 7.15% above that. Married couples filing jointly have thresholds of $54,850 and $129,750.
The 2026 Maine standard deduction is $15,300 for single filers and $30,600 for married couples, and the personal exemption is $5,300. Maine also takes a paid family and medical leave contribution from employees, which this calculator estimates at 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.
Example take-home pay in Maine
Single filer, no 401(k), paid every 2 weeks:
Maine income tax brackets for 2026
These are the rates applied to your Maine taxable income, which is your pay after the deductions and exemptions described above.
| Single filers | Rate | Married filing jointly | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $27,400 | 5.8% | Up to $54,850 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 to $64,850 | 6.75% | $54,850 to $129,750 | 6.75% |
| Over $64,850 | 7.15% | Over $129,750 | 7.15% |
Maine take-home pay at different salaries
Estimated yearly figures for a single filer with no 401(k), using the same rules as the calculator above.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Maine taxes | Take-home / year | Every 2 weeks | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $695 | $25,590 | $984 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,974 | $40,381 | $1,553 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,787 | $57,806 | $2,223 | 22.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,657 | $73,523 | $2,828 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,482 | $104,309 | $4,012 | 30.5% |
How to keep more of your paycheck in Maine
On a $60,000 salary, putting 5% ($3,000) into a traditional 401(k) reduces your yearly take-home pay by about $2,438 (roughly $94 less every 2 weeks). That is less than the full $3,000 because the contribution saves about $360 in federal income tax and about $203 in Maine tax. The tax you avoid stays in your pocket instead of going to the government.
Filing status also matters. A married couple filing jointly with one $60,000 income takes home about $51,180 a year in Maine, compared with $47,691 for a single filer, mostly because of the larger standard deduction and wider tax brackets.
How this calculator works
We subtract your 401(k) contribution and the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly), then apply the 2026 federal brackets (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of pay, and Medicare is 1.45% (plus 0.9% on high pay). Maine subtracts its standard deduction and personal exemption, then applies three brackets. Paid leave is shown separately.
Maine paycheck questions
What are Maine's income tax rates?
5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%.
Is there paid leave withholding in Maine?
Yes. Employees contribute toward Maine paid family and medical leave.
Does Maine have local income tax?
No.
Rates last updated: October 2026. This is an estimate and does not include credits, benefits or W-4 changes. Official source: Maine Revenue Services.