Maine paycheck Calculator
Maine applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,814
Effective tax rate
21.4%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| ME state income tax | $124 | $3,226 |
| Net pay | $1,814 | $47,163 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- ME state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,814 ($47,163 per year). Effective tax rate 21.4%.
How Maine taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Maine uses graduated rates with a $8,350 standard deduction for single filers ($16,700 married filing jointly) in 2026.
ME state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $27,399 | 5.800% |
| $27,399 – $64,849 | 6.750% |
| $64,849 – and above | 7.150% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,444 | $1,248 |
| $60,000 | $47,164 | $1,814 |
| $80,000 | $60,507 | $2,327 |
| $100,000 | $73,147 | $2,813 |
| $150,000 | $104,183 | $4,007 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- New Hampshire: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- Vermont: $48,540 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Maine have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Maine withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a ME paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and ME state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Maine paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.