StateMaine paycheck calculator
See your Maine take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Maine’s 6.6% state income tax. Enter your salary below — the calculator is pre-set to Maine.
| Gross pay | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,114 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$1,088 |
| State tax (Maine) | −$4,950 |
| Take-home pay | $56,199 |
| Effective tax rate | 25.1% |
Graduated to 7.15%; effective ~6.6%.
Estimate using 2025 federal + FICA tables and a simplified state rate (verified 2026-06-19). Excludes 401(k)/HSA, local taxes, and credits. Not tax advice — see how this is calculated.
Maine tax & wage facts
State income tax
Minimum wage
Take-home on $75k
Graduated to 7.15%; effective ~6.6%.
Common questions about Maine pay
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Graduated to 7.15%; effective ~6.6%. On a $75,000 salary that is about $4,950/year in Maine state income tax in this estimate.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Maine?
About $56,199/year ($2,161 per bi-weekly paycheck) for a single filer — after roughly $8,114 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $4,950 Maine state tax. Adjust the calculator for your exact salary and filing status.
What is the minimum wage in Maine?
The Maine minimum wage is $14.65 per hour. At full time (~2,080 hours/year) that is about $30,472 gross per year.