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Software Developer Salary in Maine (2026)
$59.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,732/year ($7,311/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $123,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $163,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $179,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 Software Developer jobs in Maine (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Software Developer salary of $123,120 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 $87,732 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $123,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,283 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,419 |
| Maine state income tax | −$7,686 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,732 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,311 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Maine?
- The median Software Developer salary in Maine is $123,120 per year ($59.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,200 and $163,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Maine?
- On the median salary of $123,120, a single filer in Maine takes home about $87,732 per year ($7,311 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 2,790 Software Developer 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.