Maine paycheck calculator 2026
Work out your take-home pay in Maine after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine state tax brackets for 2026.
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Example: $75,000 salary in Maine
- Federal income tax: $7,670.00
- Social Security and Medicare: $5,737.50
- Maine income tax: $3,384.70
- Maine payroll contributions: $375.00
A single filer on $75,000 in Maine takes home about $57,832.80 a year, or $2,224.34 every two weeks, before any 401(k), health insurance or other deductions.
Maine income tax in 2026
Maine taxes income in bands: each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income that falls in that band.
| 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% |
The standard deduction is $15,700 for single filers and $31,400 for married couples filing jointly. A personal exemption of $5,300 (single) is also taken off taxable income.
Other Maine payroll deductions
- Maine PFML: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500
Federal taxes on every US paycheck
Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets after a standard deduction of $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (married filing jointly). Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. The US paycheck calculator guide explains these in detail.
What this calculator leaves out
State tax credits other than those shown, itemized deductions, local or city income taxes, and tax on income other than wages. State figures are from the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax table and state agencies.
Common salaries after tax
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