Maine paycheck calculator
Take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and Maine income tax.
Take-home pay, every two weeks
$1,962.94
$51,036 a year · $4,253 a month · 21.5% of gross goes to tax
- Take-home 78.5%
- Federal 8.6%
- FICA 7.6%
- State 5.2%
| Item | Per check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$943 |
| Maine income tax | −$117.16 | −$3,046 |
| Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee half) | −$12.50 | −$325 |
| Net pay | $1,962.94 | $51,036 |
Federal bracket 12% · Maine top slice 6.75% · 2026 rules
Maine take-home pay at a glance
- $75,000 salary: $57,496 a year, $2,211.40 every two weeks (single, 2026).
- State income tax: 5.8% to 7.15%; payroll programs: Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave.
- Rank: #49 of 51 for take-home pay on $75,000, among the 50 states and DC.
How Maine taxes your paycheck
Maine has three brackets and follows the federal standard deduction. Paid family leave contributions began in 2025.
Maine income tax brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,800 | 5.8% |
| $26,800 – $63,450 | 6.75% |
| $63,450 and up | 7.15% |
Married couples filing jointly get wider brackets. Figures are for 2025 as published by the state; the calculator applies known 2026 rate cuts where they have been enacted.
State payroll deductions
- Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee half): 0.5% of wages, up to the wage cap
Maine salary after tax
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $956 | $25,329 | $974.18 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,284 | $40,071 | $1,541.21 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,096 | $57,496 | $2,211.40 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,990 | $73,190 | $2,814.98 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,815 | $103,976 | $3,999.06 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $13,563 | $135,364 | $5,206.31 |
Single filer, 2026, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local tax.
Maine paycheck by pay frequency
| Pay schedule | Checks / yr | Gross per check | Take-home per check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $911.18 |
| Every two weeks | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,822.36 |
| Twice a month | 24 | $2,500.00 | $1,974.22 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $3,948.45 |
$60,000 salary, single filer, 2026.
Maine hourly paycheck after tax
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Weekly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hour | $31,200 | $26,217 | $504.18 | $1,008.36 |
| $20/hour | $41,600 | $33,919 | $652.28 | $1,304.56 |
| $25/hour | $52,000 | $41,533 | $798.72 | $1,597.44 |
| $30/hour | $62,400 | $49,136 | $944.92 | $1,889.84 |
| $40/hour | $83,200 | $62,656 | $1,204.92 | $2,409.84 |
| $50/hour | $104,000 | $75,698 | $1,455.72 | $2,911.44 |
40 hours a week, 52 weeks. Overtime? Switch the calculator to Hourly or use the overtime calculator.
Questions people ask
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine has three brackets and follows the federal standard deduction. Paid family leave contributions began in 2025.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Maine?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Maine takes home about $57,496 a year in 2026, or $2,211.40 per bi-weekly paycheck, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state tax. That is 23.3% of gross going to tax, before any 401(k) or benefits.
What is the Maine income tax rate?
Maine uses graduated brackets from 5.8% up to 7.15% for single filers.
Are there city or local income taxes in Maine?
PaycheckWise doesn’t model any city or county income tax on wages in Maine; the main paycheck deductions are federal income tax, FICA, state income tax and Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave.
How much is a bi-weekly paycheck on $60,000 in Maine?
About $1,822.36 after taxes for a single filer in 2026 (gross $2,307.69). Paid twice a month instead, each check is about $1,974.22.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Maine?
Full-time, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. In Maine a single filer keeps about $33,919 a year, or $1,304.56 every two weeks, in 2026.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Maine?
At $75,000 it is about 23.3% in total: roughly 10.2% federal income tax, 7.65% Social Security and Medicare, and 5.5% to Maine. Lower incomes pay a smaller share because of the standard deduction and lower brackets.
I live in another state but work in Maine. Which state taxes me?
Maine generally taxes non-residents on wages earned there. Your home state usually gives a credit for tax paid to Maine so you aren’t taxed twice; Maine has no reciprocity agreements.