Tax year 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026

Maine Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Enter your hourly rate, hours and overtime to see what lands in your account each pay period in Maine. Maine's three brackets run from 5.8% to 7.15%, and its new paid family and medical leave program takes an employee contribution of up to 0.5% of wages.

Maine hourly paycheck calculator

Estimates for tax year 2026. Results update as you type.

Pay type

SalaryHourly

Hourly rate

Hours per week

Overtime hours per week (paid at 1.5×)

Pay frequency

Filing status (Form W-4, Step 1)

W-4 details, retirement and benefits

Step 2(c) box is checked (two jobs, or spouse also works)

Step 3: dependents credit (annual $)

$2,200 per qualifying child under 17, $500 per other dependent.

Step 4(c): extra withholding per paycheck

Step 4(a): other annual income

Step 4(b): deductions beyond the standard deduction

401(k) / 403(b) contribution

Percent of gross pay, pre-tax (traditional).

Health premiums, HSA, FSA per paycheck

Section 125 items also reduce Social Security and Medicare wages.

After-tax deductions per paycheck

Roth 401(k), union dues, garnishments.

Dependents for Maine exemptions

Estimated take-home pay per week$749.00$38,948.16 per year · $3,245.68 per month

Effective tax rate

14.9%

Federal marginal rate

12%

Maine marginal rate

6.75%

Line	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$880.00	$45,760.00
Pre-tax retirement	$0.00	$0.00
Health, HSA, FSA (pre-tax)	$0.00	$0.00
Federal income tax	$63.68	$3,311.20
Social Security (6.2%)	$54.56	$2,837.12
Medicare (1.45%)	$12.76	$663.52
Maine income tax	$0.00	$0.00
After-tax deductions	$0.00	$0.00
Take-home pay	$749.00	$38,948.16

Not included: Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share) (rate pending verification for 2026).

Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T for a 2020-or-later W-4. Social Security applies to the first $184,500 of wages in 2026. Maine tax uses the 2026 rate schedule (top rate 7.15%).

Hourly wage to take-home pay in Maine (2026)

Weekly take-home pay for a single filer working 40 hours with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.

Weekly take-home pay by hourly rate in Maine
Hourly rate	Gross per week	Take-home per week	Take-home per year	Effective tax
$15.00 / hour	$600.00	$524.02	$27,249	12.7%
$20.00 / hour	$800.00	$684.72	$35,606	14.4%
$25.00 / hour	$1,000.00	$845.42	$43,962	15.5%
$30.00 / hour	$1,200.00	$1,006.12	$52,318	16.2%

Maine taxes on hourly pay

Maine uses a graduated schedule with 3 brackets from 5.8% to 7.15%. The top rate applies to taxable income above $64,849 for single filers and $129,749 for joint filers. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, which is why the effective rate on your whole paycheck is lower than the top rate.

Before the rates apply, Maine allows a standard deduction of $8,350 for single filers and $16,700 for joint filers and personal exemption credits of $5,300 per filer and $305 per dependent. The calculator applies these automatically based on your filing status and the dependents you enter.

Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share) may also be withheld; the 2026 rate is not yet confirmed, so it is not included here.

Maine 2026 income tax brackets
Rate	Single filers	Married filing jointly
5.8%	$0 – $27,399	$0 – $54,849
6.75%	$27,399 – $64,849	$54,849 – $129,749
7.15%	over $64,849	over $129,749

Standard deduction: $8,350 single, $16,700 joint. Personal exemption credit: $5,300 per filer, $305 per dependent. Married filing separately and head of household use the single schedule in this estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How is hourly take-home pay calculated in Maine?

Gross pay is your hourly rate × hours, with overtime hours at 1.5× your rate. The calculator annualises that amount, works out federal withholding under IRS Publication 15-T, applies Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), then applies Maine's 2026 income tax rates, deductions and exemptions, and divides everything back into your pay period.

What is $20 an hour after taxes in Maine?

At 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $800.00 gross per week. For a single filer with a standard W-4 in 2026, take-home pay is about $684.72 a week, or $35,606 a year (an effective tax rate of 14.4%).

How is overtime taxed in Maine?

Overtime is taxed like any other wages: it is added to your gross pay before federal, FICA and Maine taxes are calculated. A large overtime week can push more of your pay into a higher federal withholding band for that period, which is why the withholding on an overtime-heavy paycheck looks disproportionately high; it evens out on your annual return.

Does Maine have state income tax on hourly wages?

Yes. Maine withholds income tax from hourly wages at graduated rates up to 7.15% after its deductions and exemptions, exactly as it does for salaried employees.

How many hours count as full time for this calculator?

The calculator uses whatever you enter. 40 hours is the usual full-time week; hours above 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5× under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt employees, and some states have daily overtime rules the calculator does not model.

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Sources and updates

Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on September 3, 2026. Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.

This calculator gives estimates for information only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes, benefits and year-to-date wages can change the exact amounts on your pay stub. See how we calculate.