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. Pre-tax 401(k)/HSA contributions, local 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.