May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in Maine

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Maine is $36,640, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$1,409
Federal income tax-$85
Social Security-$87
Medicare-$20
State income tax (ME)-$51
Net take-home$1,165
Annual net: $30,287Effective rate: 17.3%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Maine state rules; local taxes excluded.

Retail Salespersons pay across Maine scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of retail salespersons in Maine earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Maine paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Retail Salespersons salary in Maine?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Maine is $36,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,165 per biweekly check.

How much does a retail salespersons take home in Maine after taxes?

On the median salary of $36,640, a single filer in Maine takes home approximately $1,165 every two weeks ($1,409 gross). The effective tax rate is 17.3%.

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