Maine Tax & Salary Calculators (2026)
Everything you need to work out pay and tax as a Maine resident in 2026, in one place. Maine runs 3 progressive brackets from 5.80% to 7.15% after a $16,100 state standard deduction. Federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare) apply on top, identically in every state — the Maine layer is what makes your net pay different from a neighbour's.
Maine's top rate of 7.15% kicks in at just over $61,000 for single filers — making middle-class earners pay close to the top marginal rate. Cost of living in Maine sits at index 110 (US average = 100), median household income is $71,773, and a one-bedroom apartment in Portland rents for around $1,700 per month. The local economy leans on tourism, fishing, and healthcare.
Maine calculators
Maine income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 5.80% |
| $26,050 – $61,600 | 6.75% |
| $61,600 and up | 7.15% |
Maine tax facts beyond income tax (2026)
| State sales tax | 5.5% |
| Avg. effective property tax | 1.24% of home value |
| Minimum wage 2026 | $15.10 / hour |
| Top state income tax rate | 7.15% |
| Reciprocity agreements | None |
Maine charges a 5.5% state sales tax, homeowners pay an average effective property tax of 1.24% of market value, and the minimum wage in force during 2026 is $15.10 an hour. 5.5% statewide with no local sales tax.
Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave withholds about 0.5% of wages from employees.
Maine exempts Social Security and allows a pension deduction indexed near $30,000 per person.
Commuting and remote work across Maine lines
Maine has no income-tax reciprocity agreements, so if you live here and work across a state line you generally file a nonresident return in the work state and claim a credit at home to avoid double taxation.
If you work remotely for an out-of-state employer, the state where you physically sit normally has the first claim on your wages, while your employer may still be required to register for Maine withholding. Keep a day-count record whenever you split the year between Maine and New Hampshire.
Maine vs New Hampshire: $75,000 salary compared
| Measure | Maine | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Annual take-home | $57,864 | $61,593 |
| Effective tax rate | 22.8% | 17.9% |
| Cost-of-living index | 110 | 109 |
| Property tax rate | 1.24% | 1.93% |
| State sales tax | 5.5% | None |
The paycheck difference is $3,728 a year on a $75,000 salary, but the full picture depends on housing: a one-bedroom in Portland runs about $1,700 a month, and property and sales taxes shift the balance again. See the New Hampshire hub for the mirror view.