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Maine Paycheck Calculator

Maine has a progressive income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Maine income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$1,975.44

per bi-weekly paycheck · $51,361 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Maine income tax
− $117.16
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$1,975.44

Effective tax rate

21.0%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Maine's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

Maine income tax

3 brackets, top rate 7.15%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
5.8%$0 - $26,800$0 - $53,600
6.75%$26,800 - $63,450$53,600 - $126,900
7.15%Over $63,450Over $126,900

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year.

Examples

Take-home pay in Maine

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,551$40,32119.4%
$75,000$2,226$57,87122.8%
$100,000$2,834$73,69026.3%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Maine have a state income tax?+

Yes. Maine uses 3 brackets, from 5.8% up to a top rate of 7.15% (2025 rates).

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Maine?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,226 per check, or $57,871 a year. That is 22.8% of gross going to federal income tax, Maine income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Maine?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Maine state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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