How much does a Police Officer make in Maine?

The average Police Officer salary in Maine is around $65,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $50,844 annually ($4,237/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Maine?

On a $65,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $50,844/year or $4,237/month. Federal tax: $5,620. State tax: $3,564. FICA: $0.00.

Is $65,000 a good Police Officer salary?

$65,000 is a competitive salary for a Police Officer — near the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Police Officer salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $65,000 is $3,564. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Police Officers?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Detective, Sergeant, State Trooper, Sheriff Deputy, Federal Agent.

How can a Police Officer 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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Police Officer Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Police Officer in Maine earns around $65,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $50,844/year ($4,237/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$50,844
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,237
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,956
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$24/hr
Federal Tax	$5,620
State Tax	$3,564
FICA Taxes	$4,973
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.78%

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Police Officer Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$55,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$80,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Police Officers earn the same — not even close

Maine's police officer market is anchored by Maine State Police MSP (~340 sworn troopers + the substantial ME statewide police agency + MSP Major Crimes Unit + MSP Computer Crimes Unit + MSP Tactical Team + MSP K-9 + the substantial MSP covering vast ME rural territory), Portland Police Department PPD (~150 sworn officers + the substantial Portland post-2020 reform + PPD Major Crimes + CALEA accreditation), Bangor Police Department (~80 sworn + the substantial Bangor + Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical + UM-Orono + Bangor International Airport), Lewiston Police Department (~85 sworn + Twin Cities + the substantial post-2023 Lewiston mass casualty response), Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Portland (~85 sworn + the largest ME sheriff's office + court services + corrections), Penobscot County Sheriff Bangor + York County Sheriff Alfred + the substantial ME rural sheriff offices, South Portland PD + Scarborough PD + Westbrook PD + Augusta PD + Auburn PD, plus substantial federal law enforcement at FBI Portland + DEA Portland + ATF + USMS + ICE + USCG Sector Northern New England + the substantial Naval Air Station Brunswick Landing federal security + the substantial Bath Iron Works security.

Senior Officer / Sergeant (Portland PD)

$68,000–$98,000+ OT

Senior officer + sergeant at PPD · ME PERS Special Plan + MAPCEO collective bargaining · OT + detail

Senior Trooper (Maine State Police)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Senior trooper at MSP · Major Crimes + Computer Crimes + Tactical + K-9

Senior Detective / Investigator

$75,000–$115,000+ OT

Senior detective at PPD + MSP + Bangor PD + Cumberland SO · investigations + casework + ME PERS

Senior K-9 / Tactical Officer

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

K-9 handler + MSP Tactical Team + tactical · ME tactical specialty + hazard premium

Senior Federal Agent (FBI / DEA / ATF Portland)

$112,000–$185,000+

Senior federal agent · FBI Portland + DEA Portland + ATF + USMS · LEAP availability pay

Senior Sheriff Deputy (Cumberland / Penobscot)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

Senior deputy at ME sheriff offices · patrol + corrections + court services + civil process

Senior Officer (Suburban / South Portland)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

Senior officer at South Portland + Scarborough + Westbrook + Cape Elizabeth + the substantial ME suburb

Mid-Career Officer (3-7 yrs)

$48,000–$68,000+ OT

Mid-career officer · ME PERS Special Plan membership · MCJA certified

New Officer (Post-Academy)

$45,000–$58,000+ OT

New officer · post-academy + field training · MCJA certified · ME PERS at hire

Senior Corrections Officer

$48,000–$68,000+ OT

Senior corrections at ME DOC + Maine State Prison + Mountain View Correctional + the substantial ME DOC

Worth knowing: Maine Public Employees Retirement System ME PERS Special Plan + ME NOT a RTW state + the substantial ME public-sector collective bargaining is the structural foundation of ME career police compensation and a distinctive ME police officer feature most national surveys understate. ME PERS Special Plan (the ME statewide public pension covering ~50K active + retired members + the substantial ME PERS Special Plan for law enforcement + firefighters + corrections + the substantial ME PERS legacy defined-benefit) provides defined-benefit protective service pension at the substantial ME public-safety formula appreciably more generous than ME PERS Regular Plan — supporting career police retirement after 25 years. ME recognizes public-sector collective bargaining (ME Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Act MPELRA + ME State Employees Labor Relations Act SELRA + Maine Association of Police MAP + Maine State Troopers Association + Maine State Employees Association MSEA SEIU Local 1989 + the substantial ME public-safety collective bargaining). ME NOT a RTW state. The country's substantial Maine post-2023 Lewiston mass casualty event (Oct 25 2023 + Lewiston Maine restaurant + bowling alley shooting + the substantial Lewiston mass casualty response + the substantial ME State Police MSP + Lewiston PD + Auburn PD + Bath PD + FBI + USCG mutual aid response + the substantial post-2023 ME Special Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy + the substantial ME 2024 Yellow Flag law expansion + the substantial post-2023 ME mental health crisis response reform) drove substantial ME law enforcement mental health + crisis response reform + the substantial ME co-responder model expansion. Post-2020 Portland + Bangor + Lewiston recruitment + retention challenges drove substantial signing bonus + retention bonus + lateral transfer incentives. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — ME OBBBA OT applies to officer overtime + detail . ME progressive top 7.15% + ME estate tax $6.41M + ME NOT a RTW state + ME PERS Special Plan + ME public-sector collective bargaining + post-2023 Lewiston reform anchor the ME police officer proposition.