How Maine taxes your paycheck in 2026
Maine uses a graduated income tax with 3 brackets, from 5.8% at the bottom to 7.15% at the top, applied after a $8,350 single-filer deduction/exemption.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Maine's income tax, in context
Maine runs three brackets from 5.8% to 7.15%, with the top rate arriving at a moderate income level, which makes it one of the heavier income-tax states for middle earners. The state indexes its brackets to inflation and offers a sales-tax fairness credit, but for wage income the schedule is straightforward and relatively steep.
Maine 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, after the $8,350 single-filer deduction/exemption.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,399 | 5.8% |
| $27,399 – $64,849 | 6.75% |
| Over $64,849 | 7.15% |
How Maine compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Maine ranks 49th of 51 for take-home pay, at $57,347 after $4,246 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $4,246 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Maine's average combined sales tax is 5.5% — see the Maine sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. ME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $4,246 | $57,347 | — |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,593 | +$4,246 |
Example take-home pay in Maine
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | ME state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,876 | $32,444 | $1,248 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,551 | $39,804 | $1,531 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $3,226 | $47,164 | $1,814 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $4,246 | $57,347 | $2,206 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $6,033 | $73,147 | $2,813 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $9,608 | $104,183 | $4,007 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Maine?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $4,246 in Maine state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $57,347 a year, or $2,206 every two weeks.
+What is the Maine state income tax rate for 2026?
Maine uses a graduated income tax with 3 brackets, from 5.8% at the bottom to 7.15% at the top, applied after a $8,350 single-filer deduction/exemption.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maine?
About $73,147 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $6,033 Maine state tax. That's roughly $6,096 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Maine?
About $39,804 a year, or $1,531 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $2,551 of Maine state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Maine?
7.15%. That's the Maine tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 36.8% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Maine, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.