Maine pay stub generator
Create a Maine pay-stub PDF with progressive state income tax handling, federal withholding, FICA, deductions, YTD totals, and net pay. The stub should match the income records behind it.
Create your pay stubMaine tax overview
Tax structure
Maine has a progressive state income tax with rates from 5.8% to 7.15%, plus a 2% surcharge from 2026 on income over $1 million ($1.5 million married). Withholding subtracts $5,300 for each Form W-4ME allowance and a standard deduction that phases out above $102,250 of wages ($204,550 married).
Top tax rate
9.15%
Maximum state income tax rate for Maine residents.
Important notes
The calculator applies the supported Maine tax lines for the pay period you enter. See below for what appears on the stub.
2026 Maine income tax rates
Maine uses a progressive income tax. Below are the 2026 marginal brackets for a single filer — each rate applies only to the income that falls within that band, after the withholding standard deduction of $12,850 and a $5,300 personal exemption. Married-filing-jointly brackets are generally wider.
| Taxable income (single filer) | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $27,400 | 5.8% |
| $27,400 – $64,850 | 6.75% |
| $64,850 – $1,000,000 | 7.15% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 9.15% |
2026 rates, single-filer schedule — the same tax tables our generator uses. Confirm against the Maine revenue department before filing; your withholding shifts with filing status, deductions, and credits.
What's included in your Maine pay stub
Federal income tax
Federal withholding is calculated from the gross pay, pay frequency, filing status, and deduction details you enter.
Maine state income tax
progressive state income tax handling for Maine, based on the supported current bracket or rate schedule.
FICA taxes
Social Security and Medicare are shown as separate lines. 1099 contractor stubs show gross pay with no tax withheld.
Deductions & year-to-date
Show health insurance, retirement, and other deduction lines, plus YTD totals derived from the pay-period inputs.
Sample Maine paycheck on a $60,000 salary
Single filer, bi-weekly pay (26 paychecks/year), no W-4 adjustments. Numbers come from the same calculator that generates your stub — see the pay-stub creator to plug in your own figures.
| Line | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 |
| Maine state income tax | −$98.64 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$33.46 |
| Maine paid family/medical leave | −$11.54 |
| Net pay (take-home) | $1,827.89 |
Annualized, that's about $47,525 in take-home pay on a $60,000 salary — with roughly $2,565 going to Maine state income tax over the year. Numbers assume the 2026 IRS withholding tables and Maine's progressive rate schedule (top rate 9.15%); your actual withholding will shift with filing status, W-4 adjustments, pre-tax deductions, and YTD wages.
Where a Maine stub fits
Loan applications
Use a current pay-period summary alongside bank statements, employer records, tax returns, or invoices so the reviewer can reconcile the numbers.
Mortgage approval
A mortgage file usually relies on tax returns, bank statements, credit, and debts. A stub can organize the recent income piece.
Rental applications
Property managers may ask for recent income periods. Use consecutive stubs that match deposits or payroll records.
Self-employment & freelance
Freelancers & self-employed individuals in Maine can summarize invoice, platform, deposit, or business records in a payroll-style layout.
Create a Maine pay stub preview
Generate the watermarked preview first. Pay $2.49 for the clean PDF only when the state tax line, deductions, YTD totals, and net pay match your records.
Create your pay stubYear-end forms
When the year closes, the same figures feed a Maine employee's W-2 or a contractor's 1099-NEC. Preview is free; the clean PDF is $4.99 per form, or included with a subscription.
Maine pay stub FAQs
- Does Maine have a state income tax?
- Yes. Maine has a progressive state income tax topping out at 9.15%, charged on top of federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
- What taxes are withheld on a Maine pay stub?
- A Maine pay stub itemizes federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%), plus Maine state income tax, and a paid family/medical leave premium. Year-to-date totals for each line are included.
- What is the take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Maine?
- A single filer earning $60,000 in Maine takes home about $47,525 per year after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — roughly $1,827.89 per bi-weekly paycheck. Your actual figure varies with filing status, deductions, and W-4 elections.
- Can I use a Maine pay stub as proof of income?
- A Maine pay stub can support an apartment, loan, or mortgage file when it reflects real earnings and matches the records behind it. Reviewers may still ask for bank statements, tax returns, employer records, invoices, or other source documents.
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