Maine has a progressive income tax with a top rate of 7.15%, one of the higher rates in New England, applied across three brackets. Maine offers a meaningful pension income deduction of up to $35,000 for qualifying retirement income, which helps offset the otherwise significant tax burden for retirees. The state does not tax Social Security benefits. Maine's economy combines tourism, fishing, and a growing remote-work population drawn by its natural scenery and relatively lower cost of living compared to neighboring Massachusetts. Maine conforms closely to federal standard deduction amounts, and the state has periodically adjusted brackets for inflation to avoid pushing residents into higher brackets purely due to cost-of-living increases.
| Tax rate | Income range (single filer) |
|---|---|
| 5.8% | $0 – $26,800 |
| 6.75% | $26,801 – $63,450 |
| 7.15% | Over $63,450 |
A $75,000 salary in Maine results in approximately $4,540 in state income tax (effective ~6.1%), plus $12,580 federal tax, $4,650 Social Security, and $1,088 Medicare. Annual take-home is approximately $52,142, or $2,005 bi-weekly.
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