Your hub for Maine taxes: state income tax (5.8% to 7.15%), plus free calculators for take-home pay, self-employment tax, quarterly estimates, and salary conversion.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: IRS, BLS, Maine Revenue Services
Maine levies a state income tax (5.8% to 7.15%) that is withheld from wages on top of federal tax and FICA. Maine has three income tax brackets with a top rate of 7.15%. The state indexes its brackets for inflation annually and offers a generous property tax fairness credit.
| Tax | 2026 Rate / Detail |
|---|---|
| Maine State Income Tax | 5.8% to 7.15% |
| Maine State Sales Tax (base) | 5.5% |
| Federal Income Tax | 10% to 37% (progressive brackets) |
| Social Security | 6.2% on first $176,100 |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages (plus 0.9% above $200,000) |
| Federal Standard Deduction (Single / MFJ) | $15,000 / $30,000 |
| Minimum Wage | $14.65 / hour |
| State Tax Authority | Maine Revenue Services |
Maine has a state income tax. The 2026 rate is 5.8% to 7.15%. This applies on top of federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) withheld from your pay.
For 2026, Maine income tax is 5.8% to 7.15%. Maine has three income tax brackets with a top rate of 7.15%. The state indexes its brackets for inflation annually and offers a generous property tax fairness credit.
A Maine paycheck has federal income tax, Maine state income tax (5.8% to 7.15%), Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. Try the take-home pay calculator for a personalized net-pay estimate.
Yes. Self-employed workers in Maine generally make quarterly estimated payments to the IRS and to the state if they expect to owe tax. The quarterly estimated tax calculator estimates each payment and the due dates.
The Maine statewide base sales tax rate is 5.5%. Local jurisdictions may add their own rates on top of the state rate.