Maine Paycheck Calculator
Maine taxes income at 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%, plus a new 2% surcharge above $1 million ($1.5 million married) for 2026 — a 9.15% top rate.
Maine taxes income at 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%, plus a new 2% surcharge on taxable income above $1 million for 2026 (LD 2212), taking the top rate to 9.15%. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 2026 Maine brackets, plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
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| Deduction | Per paycheck |
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| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Maine income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $27,399 |
| 6.75% | $27,399 – $64,849 |
| 7.15% | $64,849 – $1,000,000 |
| 9.15% | Over $1,000,000 |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Maine?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Maine has maine taxes income at 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%, plus a new 2% surcharge above $1 million ($1.5 million married) for 2026 — a 9.15% top rate. — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Maine tax brackets for 2026?
For single filers: 5.8% to $27,399, 6.75% to $64,849, 7.15% to $1,000,000 and 9.15% above $1,000,000. Married filing jointly thresholds are wider — see the table above.
What is the Maine standard deduction for 2026?
This calculator uses a standard deduction of $15,700 for single filers and $31,400 for married filing jointly. That amount is subtracted before the brackets are applied.
What is Maine's new 2% surcharge for 2026?
LD 2212, signed April 10, 2026 as part of the supplemental budget, adds a 2% surcharge on Maine taxable income above $1,000,000 single ($1,500,000 married filing jointly), retroactive to January 1, 2026. Below those thresholds the top rate is still 7.15%.
How much will I take home in Maine on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,833.08 per paycheck: $2,307.69 gross, less $193.08 federal tax, $105.00 Maine state tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare.