Maine take-home pay in 2026
| Annual salary | State income tax | Take-home pay per year | Every two weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,724 | $40,381 | $1,553 |
| $75,000 | $3,412 | $57,806 | $2,223 |
| $100,000 | $5,157 | $73,523 | $2,828 |
| $150,000 | $8,732 | $104,309 | $4,012 |
| $250,000 | $15,882 | $166,377 | $6,399 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k).
How Maine taxes your paycheck
- Income tax: three brackets of 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15% (single filers: 7.15% above $64,850 in 2026).
- Deductions: standard deduction of $15,300 for single filers, $22,950 for heads of household and $30,600 for married couples, plus a personal exemption of $5,300 per person (both are reduced at high incomes).
- Paid Family and Medical Leave: the premium is 1% of wages and employers may deduct up to half, 0.5%, from your pay. Benefits became available in May 2026.
- Portland, Lewiston and Bangor do not tax wages.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 – $64,850 | 6.75% |
| Over $64,850 | 7.15% |
Other states
All states: paycheck calculator by state.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $73,500 a year, or roughly $2,830 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026 after federal tax, Maine tax of about $5,160, PFML, Social Security and Medicare.
What are the Maine tax brackets for 2026?
For single filers: 5.8% up to $27,400, 6.75% up to $64,850 and 7.15% above.
What is the Maine PFML deduction?
Up to 0.5% of wages, half of the 1% premium for Maine's paid family and medical leave program.
What is the Maine standard deduction for 2026?
$15,300 for single filers and $30,600 for married couples filing jointly.
Estimates for 2026 based on the standard deduction; your actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and other income.
Sources
Rules checked: October 2026