Maine uses progressive tax brackets. Higher portions of pay are taxed at higher rates.
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How a Maine paycheck is built
Every Maine worker pays federal income tax, calculated on the W-4 you submitted to your employer using the IRS Publication 15-T tables. Federal income tax is followed by FICA: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies once year-to-date wages cross $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly.
Maine adds progressive state income tax. The bracket you fall into depends on filing status and taxable income. Verify current brackets with the Maine Revenue Services.
What changed recently in Maine
- ME PFML premium 1.0% of wages starting 2025, employer + employee split.
- Benefits begin 2026.
- No major income tax rate change.
Maine payroll quirks workers should know
- ME PFML deduction visible on Maine paychecks beginning 2025.
- No local income tax in Maine.
Example breakdown
A hypothetical Maine worker on a $65,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, single filer, no extra adjustments. Educational only, your real paycheck differs.
| Gross (bi-weekly) | $2500.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$250.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$155.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$36.25 |
| Maine state tax | -$112.50 |
| Estimated take-home | $1946.25 |
Run your own numbers in the Maine paycheck calculator.
Authoritative sources
Frequently asked questions
- Does Maine have state income tax?
- Yes. Maine uses progressive brackets. Verify with the Maine Revenue Services.
- Are there local income taxes in Maine?
- No. Maine does not have local income taxes on wages.
- Does Maine have State Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave premiums?
- No. Maine does not have state-mandated SDI or PFL employee premiums.
- Does Maine have daily-overtime rules?
- No. Maine follows federal FLSA: 1.5x for hours above 40 in a workweek.
- What is FICA on a Maine paycheck?
- FICA is federal: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies above $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly. FICA applies in every state.
- Where do I verify Maine state tax withholding?
- The Maine Revenue Services (https://www.maine.gov/revenue/) is the authoritative source. For your specific paycheck, contact your employer's payroll team or a CPA.
- What is the new payroll deduction on my Maine paycheck in 2025?
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave premium. About 0.5% from the employee. Funds benefits that start in 2026.