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Bookkeeper Salary in Maine (2026)
$24.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,179/year ($3,348/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,390 Bookkeeper jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Bookkeeper salary of $50,510 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 $40,179 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $50,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,881 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,864 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,586 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,179 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,348 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Maine?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Maine is $50,510 per year ($24.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,100 and $60,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Maine?
- On the median salary of $50,510, a single filer in Maine takes home about $40,179 per year ($3,348 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 7,390 Bookkeeper 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.