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Military Enlisted Salary in Maine

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

$41,000
Gross Salary
national median
$33,773
Annual Take-Home
82.4% of gross
$2,814
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,299
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Maine

Based on national median Military Enlisted salary of $41,000, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$41,000
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 7.0%
-$2,881
Maine State Income Tax
Effective rate: 2.9%
-$1,209
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$2,542
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$595
Total Taxes
17.6% effective rate
-$7,227
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$33,773
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$2,814
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,299

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$33,773 (82.4%)
Federal Income Tax$2,881 (7.0%)
Maine State Tax$1,209 (2.9%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$3,137 (7.7%)

Maine vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$41,000
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$1,209/yr
Effective rate: 2.9%
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€” Military Enlisted in Maine

How much does a Military Enlisted take home in Maine?

On a national median salary of $41,000, a Military Enlisted in Maine takes home approximately $33,773/year ($2,814/month) after federal income tax, Maine state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 17.6%.

What is the Maine state income tax rate for a Military Enlisted?

On a $41,000 salary, the effective Maine state income tax rate is 2.9%, resulting in $1,209 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 Military Enlisteds?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Maine's 2.9% 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 Military Enlisted 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.