Maine Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Maine — federal income tax withholding (IRS Pub 15-T), Social Security, Medicare, Maine state income tax, ME PFML. Examples below use the calculator's own 2026 engine, single filer, standard W-4, no pre-tax deductions.
$57,337 — that's the yearly take-home on a $75,000 salary in Maine.
Try the Maine calculator →Take-home pay examples — Maine, single filer
$50,000 salary
$39,912
take-home / year · ≈ $1,535 biweekly
- Federal income tax: $3,820
- Social Security + Medicare: $3,825
- Maine state income tax: $2,193
- ME PFML: $250
- Effective tax rate: 20.177%
$75,000 salary
$57,337
take-home / year · ≈ $2,205 biweekly
- Federal income tax: $7,670
- Social Security + Medicare: $5,738
- Maine state income tax: $3,881
- ME PFML: $375
- Effective tax rate: 23.551%
$100,000 salary
$73,026
take-home / year · ≈ $2,809 biweekly
- Federal income tax: $13,170
- Social Security + Medicare: $7,650
- Maine state income tax: $5,654
- ME PFML: $500
- Effective tax rate: 26.974%
2026 Maine state income tax brackets (single filer)
Maine uses a progressive income tax — higher brackets apply only to income above each threshold, not your whole salary.
| Single-filer taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,399 | 5.8% |
| $27,399 – $64,849 | 6.75% |
| $64,849+ | 7.15% |
Adjustments: standard deduction of $8,350 for single filers, personal exemption of $5,300.
Also withheld in Maine: ME PFML at 0.5% (first $184,500 of wages).
What comes out of a Maine paycheck
- Federal income tax — withheld per your W-4 using IRS Publication 15-T
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $180,000
- Medicare — 1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000
- Maine state income tax — progressive brackets (table above)
- ME PFML — 0.5% on the first $184,500 of wages
How to calculate your Maine paycheck
- Enter your annual salary or hourly wage and pick your pay frequency (weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly)
- Choose Maine and your filing status
- Adjust your W-4: Step 2 checkbox (multiple jobs), Step 3 dependent credits, Step 4 other income/deductions, extra withholding
- Add pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, Section 125 — to see true take-home
- Get per-paycheck and annual breakdowns of every withholding line
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Calculate my Maine paycheck →Frequently asked questions
Does Maine have state income tax in 2026?
Yes — Maine uses progressive brackets in 2026, from 5.8% up to 7.15% for single filers.
What is take-home pay on a $75,000 salary in Maine?
About $57,337 per year (≈ $2,205 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with standard W-4 settings. Total withholding is $17,663: federal income tax $7,670, Social Security $4,650, Medicare $1,088, state income tax $3,881, plus ME PFML totaling about $375.
How do I calculate my Maine paycheck?
Use the free Maine paycheck calculator: enter your salary or hourly wage and pay frequency, pick your filing status, and adjust W-4 settings (Step 2 checkbox, dependents, extra withholding) and pre-tax deductions like 401(k), HSA, and Section 125. The breakdown shows every withholding line per paycheck and per year.