Maine Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Maine. Maine taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 6% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate.
Take-home pay in Maine by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $24,485 | $2,040 | $942 | 18.4% |
| $40,000 | $31,920 | $2,660 | $1,228 | 20.2% |
| $50,000 | $39,355 | $3,280 | $1,514 | 21.3% |
| $60,000 | $46,790 | $3,899 | $1,800 | 22% |
| $70,000 | $53,875 | $4,490 | $2,072 | 23% |
| $80,000 | $60,310 | $5,026 | $2,320 | 24.6% |
| $100,000 | $73,180 | $6,098 | $2,815 | 26.8% |
| $120,000 | $86,050 | $7,171 | $3,310 | 28.3% |
| $150,000 | $104,791 | $8,733 | $4,030 | 30.1% |
Maine income tax
Maine taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 6% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $3,600 state tax, leaving $46,790 a year.
Other Maine pay facts
- State minimum wage: $15.10 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 5.5% state rate, 5.5% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Maine
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Maine?
About 22% in total, or $13,210 a year, for a single filer.
Does Maine have state income tax?
Maine taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 6% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.