Maine Paycheck Calculator

Maine has a graduated income tax with three brackets ranging from 5.8% to 7.15%. The top rate of 7.15% applies to income over $58,050 (single) or $116,100 (married filing jointly) in 2026. For most Maine workers, the effective state rate is close to 7% once income reaches typical full-time earnings levels, making Maine one of the higher-tax New England states for middle-income workers.

Maine does not levy city income taxes in Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, or any other municipality. The state income tax is the only sub-federal income tax on wages. Maine does not have an SDI program, though employers may offer voluntary disability coverage.

Maine's standard deduction conforms to federal amounts. Pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions reduce Maine taxable income through federal AGI conformity. Maine also has a property tax fairness credit for lower-income residents, but this does not affect paycheck withholding.

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Gross income

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United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,818

$73,275 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$1,028

Total deductions

26.7%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home73.3%
Take-home$73,275
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

Disclaimer

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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Maine income tax: 5.8% (up to $24,500 single), 6.75% ($24,500–$58,050), 7.15% (above $58,050).

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Top 7.15% rate applies above $58,050 single — most full-time workers reach this bracket.

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No city income taxes in Portland, Bangor, or any Maine municipality.

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No Maine SDI program.

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Maine standard deduction conforms to federal amounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Maine's income tax rates?expand_more
Maine has three brackets: 5.8% on the first $24,500 of taxable income (single), 6.75% on $24,501–$58,050, and 7.15% above $58,050. The top bracket kicks in at a relatively low threshold, so most full-time workers pay 7.15% on a significant portion of their wages.
Does Portland Maine have a city income tax?expand_more
No. Maine law does not permit municipalities to levy income taxes on wages. Portland, Bangor, Augusta, and all other Maine cities have no local income tax. Workers everywhere in Maine pay only the state graduated rate.
How does Maine compare to New Hampshire for taxes?expand_more
New Hampshire has no income tax on wages (it taxed interest and dividend income until 2027, but that is now fully eliminated). Maine's top rate is 7.15%. The difference for a $70,000 salary is roughly $4,500–$5,000/year in state income tax. Many Mainers commute to New Hampshire for employment to avoid the state income tax.

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