Maine income tax at a glance
Maine phases in conformity with the new federal standard deduction: $15,700 single / $31,400 joint for 2026, phasing out at higher incomes. The refundable dependent credit is $305 per dependent ($610 for children five and under). Head-of-household brackets here are approximate.
| Tax structure | 3 brackets, 5.8% – 7.15% |
| Figures for tax year | 2026 |
| Starting point | Federal AGI |
| Standard deduction (single / joint) | $15,700 / $31,400 |
| Tax on $75,000 (single) | $3,385 (4.51%) |
| Rank at $75,000 | 12th highest of 42 |
| Local income taxes | None |
| State sales tax | 5.5% |
How Maine calculates your income tax
Maine starts from your federal adjusted gross income (AGI). The standard deduction is $15,700 for single filers and $31,400 for married couples filing jointly ($23,550 head of household). It phases out between $100,000 and $175,000 of income for single filers. You also get a personal exemption of $5,300 per taxpayer and a credit of $305 per dependent.
Tax from the Maine brackets − credits = Maine income tax
Maine income tax brackets (2026)
Married couples filing jointly get their own, wider brackets. Rates apply only to the slice of taxable income inside each bracket.
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $27,399 | 5.8% of taxable income |
| 6.75% | $27,400 – $64,849 | $1,589 + 6.75% over $27,399 |
| 7.15% | Over $64,849 | $4,117 + 7.15% over $64,849 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $54,849 | 5.8% of taxable income |
| 6.75% | $54,850 – $129,749 | $3,181 + 6.75% over $54,849 |
| 7.15% | Over $129,749 | $8,237 + 7.15% over $129,749 |
Head of household
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $41,100 | 5.8% of taxable income |
| 6.75% | $41,101 – $97,300 | $2,384 + 6.75% over $41,100 |
| 7.15% | Over $97,300 | $6,177 + 7.15% over $97,300 |
Maine standard deduction and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption | Per dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $15,700 | $5,300 | $305 credit |
| Married filing jointly | $31,400 | $10,600 | $305 credit |
| Head of household | $23,550 | $5,300 | $305 credit |
Amounts before any income-based phase-outs.
Maine income tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Estimated 2026 tax for W-2 wages with the standard deduction, no children and no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Wages | Filing status | ME tax | Effective | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $1,697 | 3.39% | $3,820 | $3,825 | $40,658 | $3,388 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $464 | 0.93% | $1,780 | $3,825 | $43,931 | $3,661 |
| $75,000 | Single | $3,385 | 4.51% | $7,670 | $5,738 | $58,208 | $4,851 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $1,914 | 2.55% | $4,640 | $5,738 | $62,709 | $5,226 |
| $100,000 | Single | $5,129 | 5.13% | $13,170 | $7,650 | $74,051 | $6,171 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $3,394 | 3.39% | $7,640 | $7,650 | $81,316 | $6,776 |
Step by step: $75,000 single filer in Maine
- Gross wages: $75,000
- Standard deduction: −$15,700
- Exemptions: −$5,300
- Maine taxable income: $54,000
- 5.8% on $27,399 = $1,589.14
- 6.75% on $26,601 = $1,795.57
- Maine income tax: $3,385 — 4.51% of gross pay, with a marginal state rate of 6.75%.
- With $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA, total tax is $16,792 and take-home pay is about $58,208 ($2,239 every two weeks).
Local income taxes in Maine
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Maine taxes
The Maine state sales tax rate is 5.5%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,650 in state sales tax alone.
Compare Maine with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Maine and its neighbors. Moving to New Hampshire would cut state income tax on this salary by about $3,385 a year, while Massachusetts would cost about $145 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | Graduated | 7.15% | $3,385 | — |
| New Hampshire | No income tax | — | $0 | −$3,385 |
| Massachusetts | Graduated | 9% | $3,530 | +$145 |
| Vermont | Graduated | 8.75% | $2,490 | −$895 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
How to lower your Maine income tax
- Pre-tax retirement savings. Putting $10,000 into a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary cuts Maine tax by about $675 on top of the federal savings.
- Claim state credits. Check the Maine return for earned-income, child, education and renter or property-tax credits that this estimate doesn’t include.
- Watch residency and work location. Days worked in another state and the date you move in or out change how much each state can tax.
- Time large income. Bonuses, stock sales and Roth conversions all land on your state return too.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Rates, brackets and deductions are for tax year 2026. Source: official Maine tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Maine income tax FAQ
What is the Maine state income tax rate?
Maine has 3 brackets ranging from 5.8% to 7.15% (figures for 2026). The top rate starts at $64,849 of taxable income for single filers. A single filer earning $75,000 pays an effective rate of about 4.51%.
How much Maine income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $3,385 for a single filer and $1,914 for a married couple filing jointly, using the standard deduction. Including federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $58,208 a year.
What is the Maine standard deduction?
The standard deduction is $15,700 for single filers and $31,400 for married couples filing jointly ($23,550 head of household). It phases out between $100,000 and $175,000 of income for single filers. You also get a personal exemption of $5,300 per taxpayer and a credit of $305 per dependent.
Does Maine have local income taxes?
No local income taxes.
Is Maine a high-tax state?
On a $75,000 salary Maine ranks 12 of the 42 jurisdictions that tax wages (1 = highest), in the middle of the pack. Among its neighbors, New Hampshire is cheapest at $0.