Maine paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $47,090 a year, or $1,811.15 every two weeks, in 2026. Maine has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 7.15%; this page uses an estimated 5.5% effective rate; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Maine take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | ME tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,200 | $32,120 | $1,235.38 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,750 | $39,605 | $1,523.27 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,300 | $47,090 | $1,811.15 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,125 | $57,468 | $2,210.29 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,500 | $73,680 | $2,833.85 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,250 | $105,541 | $4,059.27 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Maine payroll taxes
Maine has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 7.15%; this page uses an estimated 5.5% effective rate. Employees contribute to Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Every Maine paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Maine revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Maine?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $3,300 to Maine income tax, leaving $47,090.
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Maine has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 7.15%; this page uses an estimated 5.5% effective rate. Employees contribute to Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave.
What is the Maine tax rate used here?
5.5% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.