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Maine Paycheck Calculator 2026

Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate take-home pay after federal and Maine taxes. Updated for 2026 tax rates.

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Maine take-home pay by salary

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

Salary	Per paycheck	Per year	Effective tax rate
$30,000	$985.12	$25,613	14.6%
$40,000	$1,269.92	$33,018	17.5%
$50,000	$1,554.15	$40,408	19.2%
$60,000	$1,835.30	$47,718	20.5%
$75,000	$2,224.34	$57,833	22.9%
$100,000	$2,828.89	$73,551	26.4%
$150,000	$3,985.48	$103,623	30.9%

Maine hourly paycheck examples

Single filer, 40 hours a week, paid weekly.

Hourly wage	Weekly gross	Weekly take-home
$15.00/hr	$600.00	$509.65
$20.00/hr	$800.00	$657.75
$25.00/hr	$1,000.00	$805.19
$30.00/hr	$1,200.00	$951.39
$40.00/hr	$1,600.00	$1,211.67

Maine paycheck taxes for 2026

Maine taxes wages using 3 brackets with a top rate of 7.15%. For 2026, federal income tax uses seven brackets from 10% to 37%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.

Maine has three income tax brackets for 2026: 5.8%, 6.75%, and 7.15%.
For 2026 the personal exemption is $5,300 and the standard deduction is $15,700 for single filers and $31,400 for married couples filing jointly.
Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave premium is 1% of wages, and no more than 0.5% can come from the employee, on wages up to the Social Security wage base ($184,500 in 2026).
Starting in 2026, a 2% surcharge applies to Maine taxable income above $1,000,000 for single filers and $1,500,000 for joint filers.

Maine deductions and exemptions

Filing status	Standard deduction	Personal exemption
Single	Up to $15,700, shrinks as income rises	$5,300
Married filing jointly	Up to $31,400, shrinks as income rises	$5,300
Head of household	Up to $23,550, shrinks as income rises	$5,300

Maine tax brackets: single

Taxable income	Rate
$0 to $27,400	5.8%
$27,400 to $64,850	6.75%
Over $64,850	7.15%

Maine tax brackets: married filing jointly

Taxable income	Rate
$0 to $54,850	5.8%
$54,850 to $129,750	6.75%
Over $129,750	7.15%

Maine payroll deductions

Deduction	Employee rate	Wage cap
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)	0.5%	$184,500

Frequently asked questions

How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maine?

A single filer earning $60,000 a year and paid every two weeks takes home about $1,835.30 per paycheck in Maine, an effective tax rate of about 20.5%. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maine income tax, and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).

Does Maine have a state income tax?

Yes. Maine taxes wages using 3 brackets with a top rate of 7.15%.

What state payroll taxes do Maine employees pay?

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML): 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.

Is this Maine paycheck calculator accurate?

It estimates your yearly tax using 2026 federal and Maine rules, then divides by your number of paychecks. Your employer's withholding can differ because of your W-4 choices, bonuses, other income, or benefits not entered here. Use it for planning and check your pay stub for exact amounts.

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Tax data last reviewed 2026-09-16. How this calculator works.