Maine paycheck calculator
A $75,000 salary in Maine leaves $57,833 a year — $2,224 every two weeks. Maine income tax takes $3,385 of it. That ranks 44 of 51.
You keep
$2,224
every two weeks · $57,833 a year
| Gross pay | $75,000 |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 |
| Social Security | −$4,650 |
| Medicare | −$1,088 |
| Maine income tax | −$3,385 |
| Paid Family & Medical Leave | −$375 |
| Take-home | $57,833 |
Effective rate 22.9% · of the next $1,000 you earn, tax takes 36.9%
2026 tax year. Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026), compiled from state revenue departments Known limitations for Maine: Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave is modelled at the 0.5% employee maximum; an employer may absorb part or all of it; 2% surcharge on Maine taxable income above $1,000,000 single / $750,000 MFS / $1,500,000 joint or HoH (new for 2026) is not modelled.
Take-home pay by salary in Maine
| Salary | Federal | FICA | ME tax | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,102 | $33,018 | $2,752 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,697 | $40,408 | $3,367 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,372 | $47,718 | $3,976 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,385 | $57,833 | $4,819 |
| $90,000 | $10,970 | $6,885 | $4,414 | $67,281 | $5,607 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,129 | $73,551 | $6,129 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $6,825 | $85,825 | $7,152 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,419 | $103,622 | $8,635 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $13,401 | $134,603 | $11,217 |
Maine income tax brackets, 2026
Single filers, applied to taxable income after deductions.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,400 | 5.80% |
| $27,400 – $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 – and above | 7.15% |
What each job takes home in Maine
| Occupation | Median salary | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $98,860 | $72,836 |
| Registered Nurses | $86,990 | $65,394 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,160 | $38,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | $45,300 | $36,943 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $43,370 | $35,513 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $42,640 | $34,973 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,940 | $32,233 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $38,580 | $31,966 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,220 | $30,959 |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,640 | $30,530 |
| Cashiers | $34,930 | $29,264 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,710 | $29,101 |
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates.
Maine tax: questions
Does Maine have a state income tax?›
Yes. Maine taxes wage income at rates from 5.80% to 7.15%. On a $75,000 salary that is $3,385 a year.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Maine?›
$57,833 a year for a single filer — $4,819 a month, or $2,224 every two weeks. That is an effective tax rate of 22.9%. The best state in the country is Florida at $61,593, a difference of $3,760.
How does Maine rank for take-home pay?›
44 out of 51 jurisdictions on a $75,000 salary. Federal income tax and FICA are identical in every state, so the entire ranking is driven by state income tax.
What is the highest Maine income tax rate?›
7.15%, which applies to taxable income above $64,850. Maine allows a standard deduction of $15,700 for single filers, so tax applies only above that.