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HR Specialist Salary in Maine (2026)
$34.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,211/year ($4,601/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,020 HR Specialist jobs in Maine (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median HR Specialist salary of $71,630 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 $55,211 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $71,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,929 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,480 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,011 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,211 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,601 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Maine?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Maine is $71,630 per year ($34.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,690 and $89,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $71,630, a single filer in Maine takes home about $55,211 per year ($4,601 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 3,020 HR Specialist 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.