State Tax Guide · Maine · 2026
Maine Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Maine withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Maine have income tax?
Maine levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
Maine tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 5.8% to 7.15%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 5.8%, 6.75%, 7.15%
Official source: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/2026_wh_booklet.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Maine withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,183 | $33,137 | $1,274.49 |
| $60,000 | $2,480 | $47,910 | $1,842.71 |
| $80,000 | $3,830 | $61,280 | $2,356.94 |
| $100,000 | $5,255 | $73,925 | $2,843.28 |
| $150,000 | $8,830 | $104,961 | $4,036.97 |
How to reduce Maine tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Maine guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default single-filer method includes a $19,600 standard deduction or pre-bracket deduction amount.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Maine withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
Maine salary after taxes
Browse state-specific salary pages for common annual salaries from $40,000 to $200,000.
Calculate your personalized Maine take-home pay.
Calculate your Maine take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Maine have an income tax?
Maine levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the Maine income tax rate for 2026?
Maine uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 5.8% to 7.15% for the modeled withholding path.
How much Maine tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Maine withholding on a $75,000 salary is $3,492 per year, or $134.31 per biweekly paycheck.
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