H-1B · Maine
H-1B take-home pay in Maine (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Maine state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,100 | $3,842 | 23.2% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $59,390 | $4,949 | 25.8% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $72,030 | $6,003 | 28.0% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $84,670 | $7,056 | 29.4% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $103,066 | $8,589 | 31.3% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $121,426 | $10,119 | 32.5% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $147,757 | $12,313 | 32.8% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $182,627 | $15,219 | 34.8% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $221,477 | $18,456 | 36.7% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $304,727 | $25,394 | 39.1% | Details → |
How Maine state income tax works for H-1B holders
State tax structure
Flat 7.15%
State standard deduction
Conforms to federal / no separate amount
Maine charges a single flat rate of 7.15% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Maine is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Maine?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: www.maine.gov/revenue/