Maine Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Maine. See FICA, federal withholding, and Maine state tax up to 7.15%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Maine. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Maine state income tax up to 7.15%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Maine payroll facts: State income tax up to 7.15%. Median household income: $64,767. State minimum wage: $14.15/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Maine?
Maine employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Maine state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Maine?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $64,767 salary, expect $5,505-$6,477 in additional employer taxes annually.
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