Maine Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Maine taxes wages at 5.8% to 7.15% after a $15,700 standard deduction and $5,300 exemption, and employees pay 0.5% for paid family and medical leave.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Maine income tax | -$90.38 | -$2,350 |
| Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave | -$12.10 | -$315 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,815.83 | $47,212 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $2,350 a year (3.6% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 73¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $101.56. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Maine pay levels
Based on Maine's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,700 Half the median | $860.49 | $1,864.40 | $22,373 | 12.9% |
| $31,408 Minimum wage, full time | $1,025.22 | $2,221.30 | $26,656 | 15.1% |
| $51,430 Median wage | $1,594.35 | $3,454.43 | $41,453 | 19.4% |
| $65,780 Average wage | $1,997.81 | $4,328.58 | $51,943 | 21.0% |
| $77,100 1.5× the median | $2,275.30 | $4,929.83 | $59,158 | 23.3% |
| $102,900 2× the median | $2,898.45 | $6,279.98 | $75,360 | 26.8% |
| $154,300 3× the median | $4,083.39 | $8,847.35 | $106,168 | 31.2% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Maine
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.10 Minimum wage | $512.61 | $31,408 | $26,656 |
| $18.55 75% of the median | $614.80 | $38,584 | $31,969 |
| $24.73 Median wage | $797.29 | $51,438 | $41,459 |
| $31.63 Average wage | $999.05 | $65,790 | $51,951 |
| $37.10 1.5× the median | $1,138.48 | $77,168 | $59,201 |
| $49.46 2× the median | $1,448.95 | $102,877 | $75,346 |
Maine vs nearby states: take-home on $51,430
On a $51,430 (the Maine median) salary, a single filer keeps about $2,051 a year more in New Hampshire than in Maine. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $1,594.35 | $41,453 | — |
| New Hampshire | $1,673.23 | $43,504 | +$2,051 |
| Tennessee | $1,673.23 | $43,504 | +$2,051 |
| Florida | $1,673.23 | $43,504 | +$2,051 |
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Wages in Maine
| Median wage, all jobs | $24.73 an hour · $51,430 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $65,780 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $41,453 a year · $1,594.35 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $76,442 |
| Jobs | 640,610 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Maine income tax brackets 2026
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $27,400 |
| 6.75% | $27,401 – $64,850 |
| 7.15% | $64,851 – $1,000,000 |
| 9.15% | Over $1,000,000 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $54,850 |
| 6.75% | $54,851 – $129,750 |
| 7.15% | $129,751 – $1,500,000 |
| 9.15% | Over $1,500,000 |
- Standard deduction: $15,700 single, $31,400 married filing jointly, $23,550 head of household (reduced at higher incomes).
- Personal exemption: $5,300 single, $10,600 married filing jointly.
Paychecks in Maine: what to know
- Maine raised its 2026 standard deduction mid-year to $15,700 single, $31,400 married and $23,550 head of household.
- From 2026 a 2% surcharge applies to taxable income over $1 million (single) or $1.5 million (married), raising the top rate to 9.15%.
- The standard deduction starts phasing out above $102,250 of income for single filers.
- Employees pay 0.5% of wages for Paid Family and Medical Leave, on wages up to $184,500. Benefits became available May 1, 2026.
- The minimum wage rose to $15.10 an hour on January 1, 2026.
- Sales tax: 5.5% state sales tax, no local sales tax.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Maine. Yes. Maine taxes wages at 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%, plus a new 2% surcharge on very high incomes from 2026. Employees also pay 0.5% for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave. Maine also withholds Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.50%).
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
Maine sources
Common questions
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine taxes wages at 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%, plus a new 2% surcharge on very high incomes from 2026. Employees also pay 0.5% for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave.
What is the Maine income tax rate for 2026?
Maine has graduated income tax rates from 5.8% to 9.15% in 2026. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median Maine salary after taxes?
The median wage in Maine is $51,430 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $41,453 of it, or $1,594.35 every two weeks, which is 81% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Maine take home?
At $15.10 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $31,408 a year. A single filer takes home about $26,656, or $1,025.22 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Maine?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Maine, taxes take about 15% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($31,408), 19% at the state median of $51,430 and 27% at twice the median ($102,900). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Maine income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Maine after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Maine is $24.73. Working 40 hours a week, that is $51,438 a year, and a single filer takes home about $41,459, or $797.29 a week ($19.93 per hour worked).
How much does the average Maine worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Maine is $65,780 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $51,943 a year, or $1,997.81 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Maine?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare and Maine income tax. On a $5,000 bonus with a $51,430 salary, a single filer in Maine sees about $3,155 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Maine?
The average (mean) wage in Maine is $65,780 a year, and the median is $51,430 ($24.73 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Maine workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Maine?
The median household income in Maine was $76,442 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Maine pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Maine minimum wage paycheck ($1,208.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $92.41. Maine also withholds Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.50%).
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Maine median wage of $51,430, that is $3,189 for Social Security and $746 for Medicare a year, or $151.32 per biweekly paycheck. Maine also withholds Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.50%).
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Maine or New Hampshire?
On a $51,430 (the Maine median) salary, a single filer keeps about $2,051 a year more in New Hampshire than in Maine. New Hampshire: $43,504, Tennessee: $43,504, Florida: $43,504; Maine: $41,453 (single filer, $51,430 salary, no pre-tax deductions).