Maine take-home pay at a glance
At $75,000, Maine ranks #49 of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay, where #1 keeps the most. With no pre-tax deductions, your total tax rate there is about 23.1%, including Social Security and Medicare. A married couple earning $120,000 with two children takes home about $100,054 a year.
| Salary | State tax | Take-home | Per check |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,193 | $40,162 | $1,545 |
| $75,000 | $3,881 | $57,712 | $2,220 |
| $100,000 | $5,654 | $73,526 | $2,828 |
| $150,000 | $9,229 | $104,562 | $4,022 |
Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are the same in every state. At $75,000 they come to $7,670 and $5,738 a year. Examples assume a single filer paid every two weeks, with the standard deduction and no 401(k), health premiums, or local taxes. "Per check" is one of 26 biweekly paychecks. Use the calculator above for your own numbers.
Maine income tax brackets (2026)
Maine has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets in 2026, from 5.8% up to 7.15%. The top rate starts at $64,849 of taxable income for single filers. Maine offers a standard deduction of $8,350 for single filers ($16,700 for married couples), a personal exemption of $5,300 ($10,600 for couples) and a dependent credit of $305 per dependent.
| Rate | Taxable income (single) |
|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $27,399 |
| 6.75% | $27,400 – $64,849 |
| 7.15% | $64,850 and up |
| Rate | Taxable income (married filing jointly) |
|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $54,849 |
| 6.75% | $54,850 – $129,749 |
| 7.15% | $129,750 and up |
Head of household filers use the single brackets in this calculator, so results are approximate for that status. Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
Things that change a Maine paycheck
- State payroll deduction: Maine also withholds a small amount for paid family and medical leave. It isn't included in this estimate, so your check may be slightly smaller.
Maine vs. neighboring states
| State | State tax at $75,000 | Take-home at $75,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $3,881 | $57,712 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,592 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine taxes income at rates from 5.8% to 7.15% in 2026.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $57,712 a year, or $4,809 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That's after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, and $3,881 of Maine taxes.
Does Maine tax 401(k) contributions?
No. Like most states, Maine lets traditional 401(k) contributions lower your state taxable income, as well as your federal income tax.
What is the sales tax in Maine?
The statewide rate is 5.5%, with no local sales taxes on average. Rates as of July 1, 2026.