Bartender Salary in Maine (2026)
$23.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,009/year ($3,251/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,230 Bartender jobs in Maine (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Bartender salary of $48,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,009 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,690 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,742 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,478 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Maine?
- The median Bartender salary in Maine is $48,920 per year ($23.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,800 and $75,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Maine?
- On the median salary of $48,920, a single filer in Maine takes home about $39,009 per year ($3,251 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 3,230 Bartender jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.