Maine sales tax calculator
Maine charges 5.5% statewide, with no local sales tax: 5.5% on a typical purchase.
Local rate prefilled with the state's average (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026): type your city's rate for the exact figure. Calculated in your browser, nothing is sent.
Total with tax
$105.50
$5.50 sales tax at 5.5%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (5.5%) | +$5.50 |
| Total | $105.50 |
Maine 5.5% + local 0%
Maine sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 5.5%
- Average local rate: 0%
- Average combined rate: 5.5%, number 44 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
Sales tax on common purchases in Maine
One rate applies everywhere in Maine; the same purchases in nearby states, at their average rates.
| Price | Maine 5.5% | You pay | New Hampshire 0% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.55 | $10.55 | $0.00 |
| $25 | $1.38 | $26.38 | $0.00 |
| $50 | $2.75 | $52.75 | $0.00 |
| $100 | $5.50 | $105.50 | $0.00 |
| $250 | $13.75 | $263.75 | $0.00 |
| $500 | $27.50 | $527.50 | $0.00 |
| $1,000 | $55.00 | $1,055.00 | $0.00 |
| $5,000 | $275.00 | $5,275.00 | $0.00 |
| $30,000 | $1,650.00 | $31,650.00 | $0.00 |
Maine and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $1,650 in Maine: New Hampshire $1,650 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.5% | $5.50 | $55.00 | $1,650 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0 |
Sales tax and income tax in Maine
Single filer, 2026: Maine's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($550 at 5.5%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, New Hampshire $0, Maine $3,718, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Maine wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,592 | $1,728 | $2,278 |
| $60,000 | $47,222 | $3,168 | $3,718 |
| $100,000 | $73,026 | $6,154 | $6,704 |
Maine also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Maine paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Maine?
5.5% statewide, as of July 1, 2026. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Maine?
$5.50 at the average rate of 5.5%, so you pay $105.50. At the state rate alone it is $5.50.
How do I calculate Maine sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 5.5% = $55.00, total $1,055.00. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,055.00 ÷ 1.055 = $1,000.00.
Is Maine sales tax high?
Maine ranks 44 of 51 for the average combined rate: 5.5% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Maine?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $1,650 in Maine: New Hampshire $1,650 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.