Cashier Salary in Maine (2026)
$16.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,705/year ($2,392/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,240 Cashier jobs in Maine (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Cashier salary of $34,930 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 $28,705 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $34,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,012 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,672 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,705 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,392 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in Maine?
- The median Cashier salary in Maine is $34,930 per year ($16.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,490 and $36,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Maine?
- On the median salary of $34,930, a single filer in Maine takes home about $28,705 per year ($2,392 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 14,240 Cashier 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.