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Maine Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on

Maine withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 5.8% to 7.15%, and most workers also pay a Paid Family and Medical Leave premium of up to 0.5% of wages. This Maine paycheck calculator, also a salary and take-home pay calculator, shows both next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer on a $60,000 salary, paid every two weeks with one W-4ME allowance, has a $2,307.69 paycheck and takes home about $1,827.53, or $47,516 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,827.53

$47,515.78 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

  • Take-home 79.2%
  • Federal income tax 8.4%
  • Social Security 6.2%
  • Medicare 1.4%
  • State income tax 4.3%
  • Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave 0.5%
Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in Maine
ItemPer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$59,999.94
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020.08
Social Security−$143.08−$3,720.08
Medicare−$33.46−$869.96
State income tax−$99.00−$2,574.00
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave−$11.54−$300.04
Take-home pay$1,827.53$47,515.78

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

Maine salary calculator: what your result means

Your result is take-home pay after federal taxes, Maine income tax and PFML. In the $60,000 example, federal income tax is about 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare 7.7%, and Maine income tax plus PFML 4.8%.

Maine withholding is rounded to the nearest dollar each paycheck. The calculator uses the tables Maine Revenue Services revised in August 2026 for a higher standard deduction and the new surcharge.

At $100,000 a year, take-home pay is about $2,821.15 every two weeks, or $73,350 a year. A $40,000 salary paid weekly comes to about $632.16 per paycheck.

How Maine taxes your paycheck

Maine withholding at a glance
State income tax on wagesGraduated rates (see below)
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave0.5% employee rate of wages up to $184,500

Source: Maine Revenue Services, Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax 2026 (revised August 2026; official document, archived copy dated 2026-10-12)

Maine withholding rates, single and head of household schedule
  1. over $05.8%
  2. over $27,4006.75%
  3. over $64,8507.15%
Maine withholding rates by taxable wages
ScheduleTaxable wages overRate
Single and head of household$05.8%
$27,4006.75%
$64,8507.15%
Married$05.8%
$54,8506.75%
$129,7507.15%

Source: Maine Revenue Services, Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax 2026 (revised August 2026; official document, archived copy dated 2026-10-12)

  • Each W-4ME allowance lowers withheld wages by $5,300 a year, and a withholding standard deduction of $12,850 ($28,550 married) phases out at higher incomes.
  • A new 2% surcharge applies to income over $1,000,000 ($1,500,000 married) from 2026.

Employers annualize your pay, subtract $5,300 for each W-4ME allowance and a Maine standard deduction for withholding ($12,850 single, $28,550 married) that phases out at higher incomes, then apply rates from 5.8% to 7.15%. From 2026 a 2% surcharge applies to income above $1,000,000 ($1,500,000 for married couples). Heads of household are withheld at single rates. No Maine city or town taxes wages.

Maine withholds on payments subject to federal withholding unless the income is excluded, so this calculator lets 401(k), Section 125 health insurance, HSA and FSA deductions lower Maine wages too, while we confirm the details.

Paid Family and Medical Leave premium

Maine's PFML premium is up to 1% of wages, and no more than half of that, 0.5%, can come from the employee. Wages count up to the Social Security wage base of $184,500. Employers with fewer than 15 workers owe only the employee half and may deduct all of it.

Things to know about Maine paychecks

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

  • Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
  • Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
  • Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

To change Maine withholding, file a new Form W-4ME with your employer. Each allowance lowers withheld wages by $5,300 a year, and you can ask for an extra amount each paycheck.

Bonuses paid separately can be withheld at a flat 5% for Maine.

  • Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
  • Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
  • Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

Maine payroll rules

Minimum wage
$15.10 an hour in 2026, rising to $15.70 on January 1, 2027, when the tipped minimum becomes $7.85. (Source: Maine Department of Labor, Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.70 Per Hour in 2027 (official page, archived copy dated 2026-10-14))
Overtime
Time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with some state-specific exemptions. (Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 § 664, Minimum wages; overtime rate)
How often you must be paid
Employers must pay at regular intervals no more than 16 days apart. (Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 § 621-A, Timely and full payment of wages)
Final paycheck
When employment ends for any reason, final wages are due no later than the next established payday. (Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 § 626, Cessation of employment)

For employers in Maine

State unemployment tax
Employers pay unemployment tax on the first $12,000 of each employee's wages, with new employers at 2.23%. (Source: US Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, January 2026)
State income tax withholding
Employers register and file Maine withholding through the Maine Tax Portal. Employees file Form W-4ME; without a valid one, employers withhold as single with zero allowances. (Source: Maine Revenue Services, Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax 2026 (revised August 2026; official document, archived copy dated 2026-10-12))

PFML premiums are collected quarterly through the Maine Department of Labor; the employer remits both halves even when part is deducted from employees.

Compare Maine with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
Per paycheck
New Hampshire$0$50,390$1,938.07
Maine$2,874$47,516$1,827.53

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Maine paycheck FAQ

What are Maine's withholding rates in 2026?

From 5.8% to 7.15%, plus a 2% surcharge above $1,000,000 ($1,500,000 married).

How much is Maine PFML on my paycheck?

Up to 0.5% of wages, on wages up to $184,500 in 2026.

Do I need a W-4ME?

Yes. Without a valid W-4ME, your employer withholds as if you're single with no allowances.

When do I get my final paycheck in Maine?

No later than the next established payday, whether you quit or were let go.

What is the minimum wage in Maine?

$15.10 an hour in 2026 and $15.70 from January 1, 2027.

Is overtime taxed more in Maine?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages; a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on . Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.