What $60,000, $100,000, and $150,000 keep in Maine
Single filer, no 401(k), no pre-tax health premium, biweekly pay. Federal tax uses the 2026 standard deduction of $16,100.
| Gross | Federal | FICA | Maine | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,868 | $47,522 | $1,828 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,654 | $73,526 | $2,828 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,229 | $104,562 | $4,022 |
Texas, on the same $75,000 salary, keeps $61,593 because it has no wage income tax. Use compare if you want two states side by side, or the full ranking.