2026 federal, state and local taxes
Maine Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your 2026 Maine income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $3,881 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
2026 Tax and Take-Home Pay
EstimateTax and Pay Breakdown
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (Maine) | -$5,054 | -$421 | -$194 |
| Take-Home Pay | $67,758 | $5,646 | $2,606 |
2026 Federal Tax by Bracket
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
Maine Take-Home Pay by Salary, 2026 (Single Filer)
No Pre-Tax Deductions| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | Maine State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,193 | $9,838 | 19.7% | $40,162 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,881 | $17,288 | 23.1% | $57,712 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,654 | $26,474 | 26.5% | $73,526 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $7,442 | $35,738 | 28.6% | $89,262 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,229 | $45,438 | 30.3% | $104,562 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $12,804 | $63,877 | 31.9% | $136,123 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $19,954 | $104,778 | 34.9% | $195,222 |
Maine Income Tax Brackets, 2026
3 Rates| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 5.80% | $0 – $27,399 | $0 – $54,849 |
| 6.75% | $27,399 – $64,849 | $54,849 – $129,749 |
| 7.15% | $64,849 and up | $129,749 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after Maine's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
Maine and Its Neighbors
2026 Income Tax| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | Graduated | 7.15% | $3,881 | $7,761 |
| New Hampshire | None | — | $0 | $0 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
State Income Tax Calculators
50 States + D.C.Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
- Alabama Progressive
- Alaska No Income Tax
- Arizona 2.50% Flat
- Arkansas Progressive
- California Progressive
- Colorado 4.40% Flat
- Connecticut Progressive
- Delaware Progressive
- District of Columbia Progressive
- Florida No Income Tax
- Georgia 4.99% Flat
- Hawaii Progressive
- Idaho 5.30% Flat
- Illinois 4.95% Flat
- Indiana 2.95% Flat
- Iowa 3.80% Flat
- Kansas Progressive
- Kentucky 3.50% Flat
- Louisiana 3.00% Flat
- Maine Progressive
- Maryland Progressive
- Massachusetts Progressive
- Michigan 4.25% Flat
- Minnesota Progressive
- Mississippi 4.00% Flat
- Missouri Progressive
- Montana Progressive
- Nebraska Progressive
- Nevada No Income Tax
- New Hampshire No Income Tax
- New Jersey Progressive
- New Mexico Progressive
- New York Progressive
- North Carolina 3.99% Flat
- North Dakota Progressive
- Ohio 2.75% Flat
- Oklahoma Progressive
- Oregon Progressive
- Pennsylvania 3.07% Flat
- Rhode Island Progressive
- South Carolina Progressive
- South Dakota No Income Tax
- Tennessee No Income Tax
- Texas No Income Tax
- Utah 4.50% Flat
- Vermont Progressive
- Virginia Progressive
- Washington No Income Tax
- West Virginia Progressive
- Wisconsin Progressive
- Wyoming No Income Tax
How This Calculator Works
Maine has a graduated income tax with 3 rates, from 5.80% up to 7.15%, which starts at $64,849 of taxable income for single filers and $129,749 for married couples filing jointly. Before the rates apply, Maine gives a standard deduction of $8,350 ($16,700 for married couples filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $5,300 per filer.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $3,881 in Maine tax, 5.2% of pay. That is the 4th highest of 51 (50 states and D.C.), and $1,285 more than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $7,761.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
In Maine, about $73,526, or $6,127 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $5,654 of Maine tax.
What is the top income tax rate in Maine?
Maine's top rate is 7.15%, on taxable income above $64,849 for single filers and $129,749 for married couples filing jointly. Only the income above that line pays the top rate.
Does Maine tax Social Security and retirement income?
Maine does not tax Social Security, and it lets retirees exclude up to about $35,000 of pension and retirement-account income (age and income rules apply).
Do neighboring states tax income less than Maine?
On a $75,000 salary, New Hampshire takes less than Maine. The table on this page has the amounts.
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Neighboring states
- New Hampshire Income Tax Calculator No income tax on wages