How much does a HR Manager make in Maine?

The average HR Manager salary in Maine is around $136,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $95,619 annually ($7,968/month).

What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Maine?

On a $136,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $95,619/year or $7,968/month. Federal tax: $21,374. State tax: $8,603. FICA: $0.00.

Is $136,000 a good HR Manager salary?

$136,000 is a strong salary for a HR Manager — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect HR Manager salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $136,000 is $8,603. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for HR Managers?

5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: HR Director, Talent Acquisition Manager, People Operations Manager, CHRO.

How can a HR Manager in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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HR Manager Salary in Maine (2026)

The average HR Manager in Maine earns around $136,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $95,619/year ($7,968/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$95,619
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,968
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,678
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$46/hr
Federal Tax	$21,374
State Tax	$8,603
FICA Taxes	$10,404
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.69%

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HR Manager Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$96,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$136,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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Not all HR Managers earn the same — not even close

Maine's HR manager market is anchored by Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + the substantial BIW IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT collective bargaining + the substantial post-2024 BIW substantial DDG-51 Flight III workforce expansion), MaineHealth Portland (~22K Maine multi-state + Maine Medical Center + post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts partnership HR + the substantial MaineHealth-Wentworth-Douglass MGB post-2024), Northern Light Health Bangor (post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light rebrand + ~12K), WEX Inc. Portland (~3K + the substantial post-2024 WEX-Payzer integration HR), IDEXX Laboratories Westbrook (~5K+ + the substantial IDEXX HR), L.L. Bean Freeport (~5K + the substantial L.L. Bean Freeport HR), Pratt & Whitney North Berwick + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard federal civilian HR, the substantial ME craft brewery + tourism + hospitality HR + ME is NOT a RTW state + the substantial ME public + private sector collective bargaining preserved.

CHRO / VP HR (Major ME Enterprise)

$195,000–$385,000+ TC

CHRO at WEX + IDEXX + L.L. Bean + MaineHealth + Northern Light + BIW

Senior HR Manager (BIW IAM Collective Bargaining)

$108,000–$168,000+ TC

BIW General Dynamics · ~6.5K + IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT bargaining

Senior HR Manager (MaineHealth)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

MaineHealth · ~22K multi-state + post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts + Wentworth-Douglass MGB

Senior HR Manager (Northern Light Health)

$88,000–$135,000+ bonus

Northern Light Bangor · ~12K + post-2018 EMHS-to-Northern Light rebrand HR

Senior HR Manager (WEX Portland)

$98,000–$152,000+ TC

WEX Portland · ~3K + the substantial WEX-Payzer post-2024 acquisition integration HR

Senior HR Manager (IDEXX Westbrook)

$95,000–$148,000+ TC

IDEXX · ~5K+ + the substantial IDEXX post-2020 substantial growth HR

Senior HR Manager (L.L. Bean Freeport)

$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

L.L. Bean Freeport · ~5K + the substantial L.L. Bean DTC + retail HR

Senior HR Manager (Cleared / Pratt & Whitney)

$95,000–$148,000+ TC

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick RTX · cleared aerospace HR + TS/SCI hiring

Mid-Level HR Manager (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$92,000

Functional HR manager at ME major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior HR Manager (0-3 yrs)

$45,000–$62,000

UMaine + USM + UNE + Husson HR pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Bath Iron Works General Dynamics IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT collective bargaining + post-2024 substantial DDG-51 Flight III workforce expansion is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Navy destroyer collective bargaining HR anchor and a feature most national HR surveys understate for ME. Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + the substantial BIW IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT collective bargaining + the substantial BIW International Association of Machinists Local S6 substantial historical strikes + 2020 IAM Local S6 9-week strike + post-2024 BIW DDG-51 Flight III $9B+ block buy contract substantial workforce expansion + the substantial BIW Master Shipbuilder Workforce training + the substantial BIW substantial post-2024 substantial labor + apprenticeship expansion + the substantial BIW substantial cleared workforce + DCSA + TS/SCI hiring) supports distinctive ME shipbuilding HR. Senior BIW HR managers clear $108-168K+ TC navigating substantial IAM collective bargaining. MaineHealth ~22K multi-state + post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts partnership + post-2024 Wentworth-Douglass MGB + Northern Light ~12K + WEX ~3K + IDEXX ~5K+ + L.L. Bean ~5K + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick cleared aerospace HR + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard federal civilian. ME is NOT a RTW state — substantial ME public + private sector collective bargaining preserved. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME property tax ~1.24% + post-2024 ME estate tax exemption $6.8M anchor the ME HR proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for HR Managers in Maine and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Maine 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.