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How Much Do Bartenders Make in Maine?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

Quick answer

According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Bartenders in Maine earns $48,920 per year and takes home $39,367 ($3,281/month) — a keep-rate of 80.5%, with 3,230 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Maine
$48,920 / yr
Gross pay$4,076.67
Federal income tax$307.53
Social Security$252.75
Medicare$59.11
Maine state income tax$176.70
You keep$3,280.57
80.5% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Bartenders make in Maine?

The median Bartenders in Maine earns $48,920 per year (BLS May 2025), about $23.52 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$48,920 gross in Maine keeps $39,367 after federal income tax ($3,690), FICA ($3,742) and state income tax ($2,120) — $3,281 per month, a 80.5% keep-rate.

How does Maine compare to the national median for Bartenders?

The Maine median is $14,580 above the national median of $34,340.

Which state pays Bartenders the most?

Hawaii has the highest median gross for Bartenders at $76,490 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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