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Real Estate Agent Salary in Maine

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$54,300
Gross Salary
national median
$43,618
Annual Take-Home
80.3% of gross
$3,635
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,678
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Maine

Based on national median Real Estate Agent salary of $54,300, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$54,300
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 8.2%
-$4,477
Maine State Income Tax
Effective rate: 3.8%
-$2,051
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$3,367
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$787
Total Taxes
19.7% effective rate
-$10,682
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$43,618
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$3,635
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,678

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$43,618 (80.3%)
Federal Income Tax$4,477 (8.2%)
Maine State Tax$2,051 (3.8%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$4,154 (7.7%)

Maine vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$54,300
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$2,051/yr
Effective rate: 3.8%
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
5.5%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Uses federal standard deduction. Estate tax exemption $6.8M. $300 dependent tax credit.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Real Estate Agent in Maine

How much does a Real Estate Agent take home in Maine?

On a national median salary of $54,300, a Real Estate Agent in Maine takes home approximately $43,618/year ($3,635/month) after federal income tax, Maine state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 19.7%.

What is the Maine state income tax rate for a Real Estate Agent?

On a $54,300 salary, the effective Maine state income tax rate is 3.8%, resulting in $2,051 in state taxes annually. Maine's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Maine compare to other states for Real Estate Agents?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Maine's 3.8% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Real Estate Agent pay in Maine?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Maine cities. Maine's property tax rate is 1.4%, and the state sales tax rate is 5.5%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.