How Maine taxes your paycheck
Maine taxes wages at 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%, with brackets indexed for 2026. PL 2025 c. 650 (LD 2212, signed April 2026, retroactive to January 1, 2026) added a 2% surcharge on taxable income over $1,000,000 single or $1,500,000 joint and head of household (a 9.15% top rate) and fixed the 2026 standard deduction at $15,700 single, $31,400 joint and $23,550 head of household, Maine's own figure rather than the federal amount. The personal exemption is $5,300 per filer.
2026 Maine income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 to $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 to $1,000,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 9.15% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $54,850 | 5.8% |
| $54,850 to $129,750 | 6.75% |
| $129,750 to $1,500,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $1,500,000 | 9.15% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $15,700 | $31,400 | $23,550 |
| Personal exemption | $5,300 | $10,600 | $5,300 |
Maine payroll programs
These employee contributions come out of each paycheck in addition to income tax.
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (The premium is 1.0% of wages. Employers may deduct up to 50% from employee wages (0.5% maximum employee share); employers with 15+ employees remit the full 1%. Capped at the Social Security wage base. The statutory rate holds until the Department sets rates, starting with 2028.) | 0.5% | $184,500 |
Local income taxes
Maine municipalities do not levy income or wage taxes.
Take-home pay in Maine at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Maine taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $672 | $25,613 | $985 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,302 | $33,018 | $1,270 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,947 | $40,408 | $1,554 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,672 | $47,718 | $1,835 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,760 | $57,833 | $2,224 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,629 | $73,551 | $2,829 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,454 | $104,337 | $4,013 |
How Maine compares
At a $60,000 salary, Maine ranks #42 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Maine
The Maine minimum wage is $15.10 an hour as of January 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $31,408 a year before taxes and about $26,656 after taxes. See the full Maine minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The standard deduction phases out above Maine AGI of about $102,250 single / $204,550 joint (2026), and the personal exemption phases out at high incomes; neither phase-out is modeled. Dependent exemption credits and other credits are ignored. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine taxes wages at graduated rates from 5.8% to 9.15% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine keeps about $47,718 a year, or $3,976 a month, in 2026. That ranks 42 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Maine have local income taxes?
Maine municipalities do not levy income or wage taxes.
What is the minimum wage in Maine?
The minimum wage in Maine is $15.10 an hour as of January 1, 2026. Full time, that is $31,408 a year before taxes and about $26,656 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Maine Revenue Services - 2026 Individual Income Tax Rates (revised May 5, 2026)
- Maine PL 2025, c. 650 (LD 2212) as chaptered - Part K (standard deduction) and Part DDDD (surcharge)
- 26 M.R.S. §850-F - Paid family and medical leave premiums
- USDA NFC bulletin - Maine State Income Tax Withholding (Sept 23, 2026)
- 36 M.R.S. §5124-C - Standard deduction (phase-out)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)