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Maine Paycheck Calculator 2026
Your take-home pay in Maine after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes. Updated November 15, 2026.
Take-home pay every two weeks
$1,846.84
$48,018 a year · 19.97% total tax
Single filer, one job, standard deduction.
Maine paycheck example: $60,000 salary
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Maine income tax | −$91.24 | −$2,372.20 |
| Take-home pay | $1,846.84 | $48,017.80 |
Paid every two weeks (26 paychecks).
How Maine taxes your paycheck
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 – $64,850 | 6.75% |
| Over $64,850 | 7.15% |
- Standard deduction (single): $15,700
- Personal exemption: $5,300
Federal taxes on a Maine paycheck
Federal taxes are the same in every state. In 2026 a single filer gets a $16,100 standard deduction, and the rest of the salary is taxed through these brackets. On top of that, 6.2% goes to Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% to Medicare.
| Taxable income (single) | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
On a $60,000 salary in Maine, federal income tax takes 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare take 7.65%, and Maine takes 4.0%. You keep 80.0%.
Maine take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,763 | $2,147 | 14.12% |
| $40,000 | $33,218 | $2,768 | 16.96% |
| $50,000 | $40,658 | $3,388 | 18.68% |
| $60,000 | $48,018 | $4,001 | 19.97% |
| $75,000 | $58,208 | $4,851 | 22.39% |
| $100,000 | $74,051 | $6,171 | 25.95% |
| $150,000 | $105,087 | $8,757 | 29.94% |
| $200,000 | $136,648 | $11,387 | 31.68% |
Hourly wage to take-home pay in Maine
Based on 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year (2,080 hours).
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Kept per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $26,658 | $12.82 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $31,310 | $15.05 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $34,411 | $16.54 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $42,130 | $20.25 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $49,784 | $23.93 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $63,423 | $30.49 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $76,579 | $36.82 |
$60,000 in Maine by pay period
| Paid | Paychecks a year | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $923.42 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,846.84 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,000.74 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,001.48 |
What a raise is worth in Maine
Your last dollars are taxed more heavily than your first. This is how much of an extra $1,000 of salary reaches your bank account.
| Current salary | You keep of the next $1,000 | Goes to taxes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $746 | $255 |
| $60,000 | $736 | $264 |
| $100,000 | $632 | $368 |
| $150,000 | $612 | $388 |
How Maine ranks for take-home pay
On a $60,000 salary, Maine ranks 37th of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay, at $48,018 a year. The top-ranked states, which take nothing from wages, leave $50,390, which is $2,372 more. Oregon leaves the least, $45,992. Among its neighbors, New Hampshire leaves the most ($50,390). The ranking is before any city or county income tax. See the full ranking of all states.
Take-home pay in Maine vs. neighboring states
| State | Take-home on $60,000 | vs. Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $48,018 | — |
| New Hampshire | $50,390 | +$2,372 |
Before any city or county income tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $48,018 a year in 2026, or $4,001.48 a month. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,372 of Maine income tax.
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine taxes wages at rates from 5.8% to 7.15%.
What is taken out of a paycheck in Maine?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), Maine income tax.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Maine?
Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. A single filer in Maine keeps about $34,411 of it in 2026: $1,323.49 every two weeks, or $16.54 for each hour worked.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Maine?
A $100,000 salary leaves a single filer in Maine about $74,051 a year in 2026, or $6,171 a month. Total taxes come to 25.95% of pay.
Is Maine a good state for take-home pay?
On a $60,000 salary Maine ranks 37th out of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay. A worker keeps $2,372 a year less than in the top-ranked states and $2,026 more than in Oregon, which leaves the least.
How much of a raise do I keep in Maine?
At $60,000, an extra $1,000 of salary adds about $736 to your take-home pay in Maine. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine income tax.
What does this calculator not include?
It assumes a single filer with one job who takes the standard deduction. It does not include 401(k) or health insurance deductions, tax credits for children, or city and county income taxes.
Sources and limits
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: federal brackets and standard deduction for 2026
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- Maine tax agency, 2026 figures
Estimates for tax year 2026. Not tax advice. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and deductions.
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