Maine has a top income tax rate of 7.15%, the 8th lowest combined sales tax (5.50%) and a $15.10 minimum wage as of 2026.
$12,061 a year: that is roughly what a Maine homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($4,246), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($1,375), property tax on a $300,000 house ($2,940) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($3,500).
Maine uses a graduated scale with 3 rates, topping out at 7.15%. Single filers' standard deduction: $8,350. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Maine tax works out to about $2,551 (5.1% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $6,033 (6.0%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8% | over $0 | over $0 |
| 6.75% | over $27,399 | over $54,849 |
| 7.15% | over $64,849 | over $129,749 |
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Maine's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Maine to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,551 | $39,804 | $1,531 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,246 | $57,347 | $2,206 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,033 | $73,147 | $2,813 |
The state rate is 5.50% and local governments add 0.00% on average, for a combined 5.50%, 8th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $55 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Maine minimum wage is $15.10 an hour, 12th highest in the country, or $31,408 a year for full-time work, $16,328 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Maine paid property taxes equal to 0.98% of home value on average, the 19th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $2,940 a year, or $245 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 32.41¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 3rd highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $292 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 1 states it borders, Maine has the highest combined sales tax of its neighbors (5.50%), the highest top income tax rate of its neighbors (7.15%), the highest minimum wage of its neighbors ($15.10), the lowest property tax rate of its neighbors (0.98%) and the highest electricity price of its neighbors (32.41¢).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7.15% | 5.50% | $15.10 | 0.98% | 32.41¢ |
| New Hampshire | None | 0.00% | $7.25 | 1.50% | 26.60¢ |
Maine figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Maine revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.
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