Take-home pay in Maine: 2026 examples (single filer)
Maine uses graduated brackets from 5.8% to 7.15% on taxable income. The table below is computed from 2026 federal brackets, the $16,100 federal standard deduction, FICA, and Maine's actual 2026 tax structure:
| Salary | Take-home / yr | Per month | Federal tax | ME tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,241 | $2,770 | $2,620 | $1,079 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 | $48,045 | $4,004 | $5,020 | $2,345 | 19.9% |
| $80,000 | $61,415 | $5,118 | $8,770 | $3,695 | 23.2% |
| $100,000 | $74,080 | $6,173 | $13,170 | $5,100 | 25.9% |
| $150,000 | $105,116 | $8,760 | $24,734 | $8,675 | 29.9% |
Maine income tax brackets (2026, single filer)
| State taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 up to $27,399 | 5.8% |
| $27,399 up to $64,849 | 6.75% |
| $64,849 and above | 7.15% |
Applied before the brackets: standard deduction $16,100, personal exemption $5,300.
Good to know for Maine
Maine conforms to the federal standard deduction ($16,100 for 2026) and adds a $5,300 personal exemption, which phase out at high incomes.
How the math works
We start with gross salary, subtract federal income tax (2026 brackets after the $16,100/$32,200 standard deduction per IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 2026 wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000), and Maine state income tax using the 2026 brackets shown above. Enter a 401(k) percentage and it comes off your income-taxable wages but still pays Social Security and Medicare, exactly as payroll handles it; HSA, FSA and health premiums taken through an employer cafeteria plan come off both. Local city taxes and state payroll programs are not included, so treat results as close estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $48,045 per year in 2026 — roughly $4,004 per month — after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA, and $2,345 Maine state income tax.
How does Maine tax wage income in 2026?
Maine uses graduated brackets from 5.8% to 7.15% on taxable income.
What changed in Maine's income tax recently?
Maine conforms to the federal standard deduction ($16,100 for 2026) and adds a $5,300 personal exemption, which phase out at high incomes.