Maine Paycheck Calculator
On a $60,000 salary in Maine, a single filer takes home about $1,827.53 every two weeks ($47,501 a year) after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maine income tax and Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave. Maine tax follows the state's own 2026 withholding booklet; enter your own pay below for your exact paycheck. Below the calculator: Maine rules on minimum wage, overtime, paydays, your final paycheck and wage claims, each from an official source.
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An estimate of what your employer withholds, using the IRS percentage method. Your actual paycheck can differ by a few cents because of rounding, or by more if your employer uses other settings.
How we got your number
Each step links to the official document it comes from.
Guides: how to read your pay stub · filling out Form W-4 · biweekly vs semi-monthly pay · why pay rises after the Social Security cap · how much tax is taken out, by state · who gets overtime · 1099 vs W-2 pay
Maine paycheck rates for 2026
Every rate links to the official source and shows when we last checked it. Our Maine tax is checked against the worked examples in Maine's own withholding guide on every build: see how we verify.
| What comes out | 2026 rate | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10%–37% brackets (IRS percentage method) | IRS Publication 15-T (2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 | SSA COLA fact sheet | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 | IRS Publication 15 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Maine income tax | 5.8% to 7.15% after $5,300 per W-4ME allowance and a standard deduction that phases out, rounded to the dollar | Maine Revenue Services, 2026 Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax (Revised August 2026) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave | 0.5% of wages, up to $184,500 | Maine PFML 2026 Employer FAQ | Oct 25, 2026 |
What changed in 2026
Maine
- Allowance rose from $5,150 to $5,300 and brackets were indexed (the 6.75% rate now starts at $27,400 single); rates stay 5.8%, 6.75% and 7.15%. Source
- Revised tables: withholding standard deduction raised to $12,850 single and $28,550 married, plus a new 2% surcharge on income over $1,000,000 single or $1,500,000 married. (Aug 1, 2026) Source
Federal, for everyone
- Social Security wage base rose from $176,100 to $184,500. Source
- New 2026 federal withholding tables reflect the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the lower tax rates and larger standard deduction permanent. Source
- Form W-4 for 2026: Step 4(b) now covers the new deductions for qualified tips, overtime, car loan interest and people 65 and older, and there is a new checkbox to claim exemption. Source
- Form W-4 Step 3 counts $2,200 for each child under 17. Source
Take-home pay in Maine at common salaries (2026)
On a $70,000 salary in Maine, you take home about $2,095.20 every two weeks, or $4,539.60 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maine income tax and Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave.
| Salary | Every two weeks | Per month | Per year | Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $979.19 | $2,121.58 | $25,458.94 | 15.1% |
| $40,000 | $1,263.31 | $2,737.17 | $32,846.06 | 17.9% |
| $50,000 | $1,546.43 | $3,350.60 | $40,207.18 | 19.6% |
| $60,000 | $1,827.53 | $3,959.65 | $47,515.78 | 20.8% |
| $70,000 | $2,095.20 | $4,539.60 | $54,475.20 | 22.2% |
| $80,000 | $2,337.84 | $5,065.32 | $60,783.84 | 24.0% |
| $90,000 | $2,579.50 | $5,588.92 | $67,067.00 | 25.5% |
| $100,000 | $2,821.15 | $6,112.49 | $73,349.90 | 26.7% |
| $125,000 | $3,410.32 | $7,389.03 | $88,668.32 | 29.1% |
| $150,000 | $3,982.73 | $8,629.25 | $103,550.98 | 31.0% |
Assumes a single filer paid every two weeks with a 2026 Form W-4 and no adjustments, no 401(k) or health deductions, and the rules in force on Oct 26, 2026. Monthly and yearly figures are the paycheck times 26, divided by 12 for monthly. Enter your own pay above for your exact numbers.
What workers earn in Maine
The typical (median) worker in Maine earns $24.73 an hour, or about $51,440 a year full time, across all 640,610 jobs in the state (BLS, May 2025). At that pay a single filer takes home about $1,587.65 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maine income tax and Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave. Source
| Pay level | Yearly pay | Take-home every two weeks | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,130 | $1,124.74 | $29,243.24 |
| 25th percentile | $40,120 | $1,267.00 | $32,942.00 |
| Median (typical worker) | $51,440 | $1,587.65 | $41,278.90 |
| 75th percentile | $76,230 | $2,246.56 | $58,410.56 |
| 90th percentile | $105,500 | $2,951.90 | $76,749.40 |
Pay for common jobs in Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay in Maine | Take-home every two weeks | Jobs in Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health Aide | $38,580 | $1,222.69 | 18,630 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,630 | $1,167.81 | 18,450 |
| Registered Nurse | $86,990 | $2,507.64 | 16,540 |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $1,119.30 | 14,240 |
| Truck Driver | $57,050 | $1,744.94 | 9,980 |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $47,070 | $1,464.44 | 8,540 |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,150 | $1,466.89 | 7,560 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,390 | $1,894.94 | 7,490 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for Maine: hourly pay for all jobs, times 2,080 hours, rounded to the nearest $10. The jobs are those on our salary by job pages with the most workers in Maine. Take-home: single filer paid every two weeks, 2026 Form W-4, no deductions, rules in force on Oct 26, 2026, worked out with the same engine as the calculator.
Paycheck rules in Maine
What Maine law says about how much, how and when you are paid. Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour in 2026. It rises to $15.70 an hour on January 1, 2027. Portland, Bangor and other towns with local ordinances may require more. | Maine Department of Labor, 2027 Minimum Wage poster |
| Tipped (service) employees | Service employees who regularly earn tips can be paid half the minimum wage in cash: $7.55 an hour in 2026, rising to $7.85 on January 1, 2027. If tips do not make up the rest, your employer must. | Maine Department of Labor, 2027 Minimum Wage poster |
| Overtime | Unless your job is exempt, you get time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. Private-sector employers cannot give you comp time instead of overtime pay. | Maine Department of Labor, 2027 Minimum Wage poster |
| How often you must be paid | You must be paid in full at regular intervals of no more than 16 days, and each paycheck must include wages earned up to within 8 days of payday. | Maine Revised Statutes, 26 M.R.S. 621-A Timely and full payment of wages |
| Final paycheck | Whether you quit or are let go, you must be paid in full by your next regular payday. If you demand your pay, it is due by the next payday or within two weeks of the demand, whichever comes first. | Maine Revised Statutes, 26 M.R.S. 626 Cessation of employment |
| Pay stub | With each paycheck, your employer must give you a statement showing the pay period dates, your hours, your total earnings and each deduction itemized. | Maine Revised Statutes, 26 M.R.S. 665 Powers and duties of commissioner |
| Deductions from pay | Your employer cannot make you pay for cash or inventory shortages, bounced checks or damage to company property. Uniform cleaning can be deducted only if you choose it in a written agreement. | Maine Revised Statutes, 26 M.R.S. 629 Unfair agreements |
| Unpaid wage complaint | File a complaint online with the Maine Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for unpaid final pay, minimum wage, overtime, vacation pay or earned paid leave. Its page does not state a filing deadline. | Maine Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Complaint Portal |
| Paid Family and Medical Leave premium | Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave premium is 1% of wages (0.5% at employers with under 15 Maine employees). Your employer may take up to 0.5% of your wages from your pay. Benefits started May 1, 2026. | Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, What employers need to know for 2026 |
| Direct deposit | Your employer may not charge you a fee for paying your wages by direct deposit. | Maine Revised Statutes, 26 M.R.S. 621-A Timely and full payment of wages |
More on pay at the minimum: Maine minimum wage, with weekly, monthly and yearly pay, take-home pay and the next increase.
What changes in 2027
- Social Security applies to the first $192,300 you earn in 2027 (up from $184,500). SSA
- New federal withholding tables: the IRS has not published them yet. We add them within days of release; until then, 2027 pay dates use the 2026 tables.
- Maine has not yet published its 2027 withholding tables.
Maine changelog
Every version of the Maine rules this calculator has used, with the date it takes effect, the official source it comes from and when we checked it. The pay date you enter picks the version in force on that day.
| Effective | Status | What the calculator uses | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Waiting for the official publication | Maine has not yet published its 2027 withholding tables. | Will be checked against the new edition of Maine Revenue Services, 2026 Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax (Revised August 2026) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Verified Oct 25, 2026 (in use today) | What changed: Revised tables (August 2026): withholding standard deduction raised from $12,450 to $12,850 (single) and from $27,750 to $28,550 (married), and a new 2% surcharge on annualized income over $1,000,000 (single) or $1,500,000 (married). Maine income tax: 5.8% to 7.15% after $5,300 per W-4ME allowance and a standard deduction that phases out, rounded to the dollar Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave: 0.5% of wages, up to $184,500 Maine published the revised tables in August 2026 and applies them from then on; we use them from August 1, 2026. | Maine Revenue Services, 2026 Withholding Tables for Individual Income Tax (Revised August 2026) Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, 2026 Employer FAQ |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Verified Oct 24, 2026 | Maine income tax: 5.8% to 7.15% after $5,300 per W-4ME allowance and a standard deduction that phases out, rounded to the dollar Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave: 0.5% of wages, up to $184,500 | Maine Revenue Services, 2026 Withholding Tables and Instructions (Dec 2025) Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, 2026 Employer FAQ |
Site updates for Maine
- Oct 25, 2026: Clearer answers on state, city and bonus pages
- Oct 25, 2026: Fixes: Maine and Arkansas mid-year tables; Vermont Child Care Contribution
- Oct 24, 2026: Added Montana, North Dakota, Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Delaware and Vermont: all 50 states covered
Maine paycheck questions
How much Maine income tax comes out of my paycheck?
Maine subtracts $5,300 per W-4ME allowance and a standard deduction (smaller at high pay), applies 5.8% to 7.15%, and rounds each paycheck to the dollar. Show the math lists every step.
Why does the calculator ask about Form W-4ME?
Your employer withholds Maine tax based on the Form W-4ME you filled in, which is separate from your federal Form W-4. If you never filled one in, employers usually withhold as single with no allowances.
What is the Maine paid leave deduction?
Maine paid family and medical leave. Employers may take up to 0.5% of wages, up to the Social Security wage base. Some pay it themselves; tick the box if yours does.
What will Maine's minimum wage be in 2027?
Maine's minimum wage rises from $15.10 to $15.70 an hour on January 1, 2027. The cash wage for tipped service employees rises to $7.85 an hour. Workers in Portland, Bangor or other towns with local ordinances may be owed more.
How much is taken out of my Maine paycheck for paid family leave?
The premium is 1% of wages at employers with 15 or more Maine employees, and your employer may deduct up to half of it, or 0.5% of your pay. Smaller employers pay 0.5% and may deduct all or part of it from your wages.
When do I get my final paycheck in Maine?
When you leave a job in Maine for any reason, you must be paid in full no later than your next regular payday. If you demand payment, the deadline is the next payday or two weeks after your demand, whichever comes first.
Can my Maine employer deduct a cash register shortage from my pay?
No. Maine law does not let employers make you repay cash shortages, inventory shortages, dishonored checks or damage to the employer's property. You can agree in writing to a payroll deduction for uniform cleaning, but it cannot be required.
How often must I be paid in Maine?
Maine employers must pay you in full at regular intervals of no more than 16 days, and each payment must include all wages earned to within 8 days of the payment date.
Why is my first paycheck in January different?
New federal withholding tables and a new Social Security cap start on January 1. Pick a 2027 pay date in the calculator to see the change.
Why did my paycheck get bigger late in the year?
Social Security stops once your pay for the year reaches $184,500. Enter your pay so far this year to see when that happens.
How much is $70,000 a year after taxes in Maine?
About $54,475.20 a year, or $2,095.20 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Maine income tax and Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave. Use the calculator for your own filing status and deductions.
What is the average salary in Maine?
The median (typical) worker in Maine earns $24.73 an hour, about $51,440 a year full time, and the mean (average) is $31.63 an hour, about $65,790 a year (BLS, May 2025). The median is lower because a few high earners pull the average up. At the median, take-home pay is about $1,587.65 every two weeks for a single filer.