State income tax structure
Graduated withholding plus Paid Family and Medical Leave.
2026 MAINE TAKE-HOME PAY ESTIMATOR
Maine Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Maine take-home pay after federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and applicable payroll deductions. Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave contributions may apply.
5.8%–7.15% percentage method2026 federal tablesFree to use
MAINE PAYCHECK TAXES
What can come out of a Maine paycheck?
The calculation separates federal withholding, FICA, state income tax, local tax where supported, state payroll programs, and employee deductions.
Social Security
Employee Social Security applies to covered wages up to the 2026 federal wage base.
Medicare
Standard employee Medicare tax applies to covered wages, with additional withholding at higher wage levels.
Maine payroll environment
Graduated withholding plus Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Mandatory state programs
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave employee premium is estimated separately.
WORKED EXAMPLE
A $65,000 salary in Maine
Load a biweekly $65,000 annual salary into the calculator. The result updates using the selected W-4 details and Maine module.
Annual salary$65,000
Pay scheduleBiweekly
State structureProgressive
REFERENCE SALARIES
Common Maine salary examples
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MAINE FAQ
Maine paycheck questions
Does Maine have state income tax on paychecks?
Yes. Maine uses 5.8%–7.15% percentage method for paycheck withholding.
What is the Maine income tax rate in 2026?
5.8%–7.15% percentage method. The exact amount can also depend on the state withholding certificate, filing status, allowances, deductions, locality, payroll-period rules, and rounding.
Does this calculator include local taxes in Maine?
No local income tax is included in this estimate.
What mandatory payroll programs can affect a Maine paycheck?
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave employee premium is estimated separately.
Why could my actual Maine paycheck be different?
Employer payroll settings, state withholding certificates, benefits, retirement plans, bonuses, multiple jobs, taxable fringe benefits, local taxes, rounding and garnishments can all change the final amount.
METHODOLOGY
How this estimate is built
Reviewed 2026-07-11Federal income tax uses the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T automated percentage method. Employee Social Security is calculated at 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base, and standard Medicare at 1.45%.
Uses the 2026 Maine annual percentage method, allowance value, phased standard deduction, and filing-status tax schedules.
State reference: 5.8%–7.15% percentage method. Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave employee premium is estimated separately.
Important estimate limitation
This calculator provides an informational estimate and is not tax, legal, accounting or payroll advice. Verify state and local withholding against your employer's payroll records and current official guidance.