Maine Income Tax Brackets 2026
Maine taxes income in 4 brackets from 5.8% to 9.15% for 2026; the top rate of 9.15% applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 for a single filer.
Maine brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 to $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 to $1,000,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 9.15% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 to $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 to $750,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $750,000 | 9.15% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $54,850 | 5.8% |
| $54,850 to $129,750 | 6.75% |
| $129,750 to $1,500,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $1,500,000 | 9.15% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $41,100 | 5.8% |
| $41,100 to $97,300 | 6.75% |
| $97,300 to $1,500,000 | 7.15% |
| Over $1,500,000 | 9.15% |
- From 2026 Maine adds a 2% surcharge on taxable income above $1,000,000 ($1,500,000 joint or head of household, $750,000 married filing separately).
- The standard deduction phases out above $102,250 of income for single filers ($204,550 joint).
Maine income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Maine tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $522 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| $50,000 | $1,697 | 3.4% | 6.75% |
| $75,000 | $3,385 | 4.5% | 6.75% |
| $100,000 | $5,129 | 5.1% | 7.15% |
| $150,000 | $9,418 | 6.3% | 7.15% |
| $200,000 | $13,401 | 6.7% | 7.15% |
| $300,000 | $20,551 | 6.9% | 7.15% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Maine's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Maine income tax brackets for 2026?
Maine taxes income in 4 brackets from 5.8% to 9.15% for 2026; the top rate of 9.15% applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,385 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 4.5%, with the last dollar taxed at 6.75%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
Take-home pay in Maine
Sources
- Maine Revenue Services, 2026 Individual Income Tax Rates (revised May 20, 2026): schedules, 2% surcharge, $5,300 exemption, standard deduction (brackets, surcharge, exemption, standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
- Maine 2026 withholding tables (August 2026): standard deduction phases out from $102,250 over $75,000 (joint: from $204,550 over $150,000) (standard deduction phase-out; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.