Maine paycheck calculator
Maine has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 5.8% up to a top rate of 7.15%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Maine has about $149.26 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,205.26 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Maine · 2026Take-home pay $1,816.21 per paycheck, $47,221.50 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Maine income tax | −110.32 | −2,868.32 |
| ME PFML | −11.54 | −300.04 |
| Take-home pay | 1,816.21 | 47,221.50 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Maine paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 5.8% to a top rate of 7.15% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,399 | 5.8% |
| $27,399 – $64,849 | 6.75% |
| $64,849 and up | 7.15% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $54,849 | 5.8% |
| $54,849 – $129,749 | 6.75% |
| $129,749 and up | 7.15% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $41,100 | 5.8% |
| $41,100 – $97,300 | 6.75% |
| $97,300 and up | 7.15% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $13,650
- Married filing jointly
- $27,300
- Head of household
- $17,550
- Each dependent: a $305.00 credit.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Maine cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Maine PFML: employees pay up to 0.5% of wages, up to the Social Security wage base (since 2025).
Take-home pay in Maine, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $58.78 | $1,253.53 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $149.26 | $2,205.26 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $354.97 | $3,992.76 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 3.82% of a $40,000 salary, 5.17% of a $75,000 salary, 6.15% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Maine paycheck FAQ
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 5.8% up to a top rate of 7.15%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $13,650 (single), $27,300 (married filing jointly), $17,550 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Maine?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $110.32 to Maine income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,816.21.
What deductions and exemptions does Maine allow?
Maine withholding allows $13,650 for single; $27,300 for married filing jointly; $17,550 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent adds a $305.00 credit against the tax.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Maine?
Maine cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Maine PFML: employees pay up to 0.5% of wages, up to the Social Security wage base (since 2025).