MaineSalary Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Federal & State Taxes

Maine uses a three-bracket progressive income tax with rates of 5.8%, 6.75%, and 7.15%. The 7.15% top rate applies to income above $58,950 for single filers — a relatively low threshold. Maine conforms to the federal standard deduction. The state has an additional 3% surcharge on income above $250,000 (established by a 2016 ballot measure), making the effective top rate 10.15% on income above that threshold. Maine has moderate property taxes and no sales tax on groceries. Portland and other Maine cities do not levy local income taxes. Maine has a robust circuit breaker program that limits property taxes for lower-income homeowners and renters relative to income. The state's overall tax burden is among the higher end in New England, though lower than Massachusetts' flat 5% when considering the additional investment income surtax in MA.