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Maine Income Tax Brackets 2025
Maine uses a three-bracket progressive income tax system. Your effective Maine tax rate will be lower than the top bracket rate because only the income above each threshold is taxed at the higher rate.
2025 Maine Tax Brackets (Single Filers)
Maine Progressive Tax Rates — 2025
5.8% — $0 to $26,050
6.75% — $26,050 to $61,600
7.15% — Over $61,600
Standard Deduction: $14,600 (single) / $29,200 (married joint)
Maine minimum wage: $14.65/hr (2025)
6.75% — $26,050 to $61,600
7.15% — Over $61,600
Standard Deduction: $14,600 (single) / $29,200 (married joint)
Maine minimum wage: $14.65/hr (2025)
FICA Taxes (All Workers)
- Social Security: 6.2% on wages up to $176,100
- Medicare: 1.45% on all wages (+ 0.9% additional Medicare tax over $200,000)
- Total FICA: 7.65% for most workers
🦞 Maine note: Maine has no local income taxes — only state and federal. Maine's top state rate of 7.15% is among the higher in New England. Pre-tax contributions to 401(k) and health insurance reduce both federal and Maine taxable income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Maine's income tax brackets for 2025?
Maine has three tax brackets in 2025: 5.8% on the first $26,050 (single), 6.75% from $26,050 to $61,600, and 7.15% on income above $61,600. Maine's top rate of 7.15% is among the higher state rates in New England.
How much is taken out of a Maine paycheck?
For a $60,000 salary, typical annual deductions include federal income tax (~$5,800), Maine state tax (~$3,200), Social Security ($3,720), and Medicare ($870) — totaling about $13,590 in withholding. Take-home is approximately $46,400 per year before pre-tax deductions.
Does Maine have a state income tax?
Yes. Maine has state income tax ranging from 5.8% to 7.15%. Maine's top rate of 7.15% applies to income over $61,600 for single filers and $123,250 for joint filers in 2025. Maine has no local income taxes.
What is Maine's standard deduction for 2025?
Maine's standard deduction matches the federal amount: $14,600 for single filers and $29,200 for married filing jointly in 2025. Maine residents may also itemize deductions on their state return if that produces a larger deduction.
Does Maine tax Social Security income?
Maine partially taxes Social Security. As of 2025, the first $30,000 of Social Security income is exempt for single filers ($40,000 for joint filers). Benefits above those thresholds are subject to Maine income tax at regular rates.