Take-home pay in Maine on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, Maine keeps $60,882/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and Maine's state income tax (−$1,177 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
Maine take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,454 | 19.1% |
| $80,000 | Single | $60,882 | 23.9% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $65,757 | 17.8% |
| $150,000 | Single | $104,500 | 30.3% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $119,055 | 20.6% |
| $250,000 | Single | $166,816 | 33.3% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How Maine compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, Maine keeps $60,882 — $1,177 less than the 51-state average. The Maine top marginal individual income tax rate is 7.15%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $15,000.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 1 Maine metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Portland and the rest of Maine. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
More Maine metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Maine paycheck — common questions
What is the Maine state income tax rate in 2025?
Maine taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 7.15% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $15,000.00; for MFJ it is $30,000.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in Maine?
A single filer earning $80,000 in Maine takes home approximately $60,882/yr (76.1% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $65,757/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any Maine-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
Maine top marginal rate 7.15%; no local income taxes. Unique paid family leave program launching 2026 with 0.5% employee + 0.5% employer payroll contribution.
Does Maine have local income taxes?
Yes — see the Maine paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against ME Revenue Services tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.