How much does a Project Manager make in Maine?

BLS puts the average Project Manager pay in Maine at $104,230 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Maine, after federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $76,695 annually ($6,391/month).

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

On a $104,230 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $76,695/year or $6,391/month. Federal tax: $14,101. State tax: $5,461. FICA: $7,974.

Is $104,230 a good Project Manager salary?

$104,230 is the BLS average Project Manager pay in Maine, 6% below the US average of $110,740 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Maine earn between $80,060 and $126,020.

How do Maine taxes affect Project Manager salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $104,230 is $5,461. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Project Managers?

In Maine, the top 10% earn over $147,640 and the bottom 10% under $63,560 (BLS, May 2025). 7% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Program Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Operations Manager.

How can a Project 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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Project Manager Salary in Maine (2026)

Average Project Manager pay in Maine

$104,230/year

≈ $50/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $80,060–$126,020

US average: $110,740

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$76,695/year

$6,391/month · effective tax rate 26.42%

Federal $14,101
State $5,461
FICA $7,974
Take-home

Pay by role in Maine

Senior Program Manager (Cleared / Bath Iron Works)$128,000–$195,000+ TC
Senior Program Manager (Cleared / Pratt & Whitney)$125,000–$192,000+ TC
Senior PM (Cleared / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)$118,000–$182,000+ TC
Senior PM (WEX Portland)$108,000–$165,000+ TC
Senior PM (IDEXX Westbrook)$108,000–$165,000+ TC
Senior PM (MaineHealth / Maine Medical Center)$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$76,695
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,391
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,950
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$37/hr
Federal Tax	$14,101
State Tax	$5,461
FICA Taxes	$7,974
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.42%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Project Managers earn the same — not even close

Maine's project management market is anchored by Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + DDG-51 Arleigh Burke + DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer program management + post-2024 BIW DDG Flight III production program), Pratt & Whitney North Berwick (RTX F-35 + F100 engine program management), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery (~7K+ submarine maintenance + nuclear submarine MTOE program), WEX Inc. Portland (the substantial WEX corporate development + post-2024 Payzer integration program), IDEXX Laboratories Westbrook (the substantial IDEXX product development + acquisition integration), MaineHealth Portland + Maine Medical Center (the substantial post-2010 MaineHealth-Tufts University School of Medicine partnership + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine program), Lonza Brunswick (post-2023 biologics manufacturing scale-up program at former Brunswick Naval Air Station), Maine Department of Transportation MaineDOT (post-2024 I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 corridor infrastructure), plus UMaine Engineering + Bowdoin + Colby + Bates project management pipelines.

Senior Program Manager (Cleared / Bath Iron Works)

$128,000–$195,000+ TC

BIW General Dynamics · DDG-51 + DDG-1000 + post-2024 DDG Flight III destroyer program

Senior Program Manager (Cleared / Pratt & Whitney)

$125,000–$192,000+ TC

Pratt & Whitney North Berwick RTX · F-35 + F100 engine program · TS/SCI premium

Senior PM (Cleared / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)

$118,000–$182,000+ TC

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery · cleared nuclear submarine program + TS/SCI

Senior PM (WEX Portland)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

WEX Portland · payments platform + post-2024 Payzer integration program

Senior PM (IDEXX Westbrook)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

IDEXX · veterinary diagnostics product development + acquisition integration program

Senior PM (MaineHealth / Maine Medical Center)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

MaineHealth + Maine Med · the substantial Maine Center for Cancer Medicine program

Senior PM (Lonza Brunswick Biologics)

$115,000–$172,000+ TC

Lonza Brunswick · post-2023 biologics manufacturing scale-up at Brunswick Landing

Senior PM (MaineDOT / Infrastructure)

$82,000–$125,000+ benefits

MaineDOT post-2024 I-95 + I-295 + Route 1 corridor infrastructure program

Mid-Level PM (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$108,000

Functional PM at ME major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior PM (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$82,000

UMaine + USM + Bowdoin + Colby + Bates PM pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Bath Iron Works General Dynamics destroyer + Pratt & Whitney North Berwick RTX engine + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard nuclear submarine cross-border tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Navy destroyer + RTX engine + nuclear submarine program management anchor and a feature most national PM surveys understate for ME. Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath (~6.5K + the substantial BIW DDG-51 Arleigh Burke destroyer + DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer + the substantial post-2024 BIW DDG-51 Flight III production program + the substantial BIW Aegis combat system program + the substantial BIW post-2024 substantial DDG Flight III block buy contract $9B+ + the substantial BIW IAM Local S6 + IBEW Local 1900 + IUPAT collective bargaining + the substantial post-2024 BIW substantial labor + workforce expansion driving substantial program management demand) supports substantial ME cleared Navy program management. Senior cleared BIW PMs clear $128-195K+ TC with TS/SCI premium. Pratt & Whitney North Berwick (RTX F-35 + F100 engine program) + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery (~7K+ nuclear submarine + the substantial Portsmouth Naval Shipyard post-2024 substantial submarine maintenance + the substantial cleared nuclear program management + DOE Q clearance premium). WEX Portland fintech program + IDEXX vet diagnostics program + MaineHealth + Maine Center for Cancer Medicine + Lonza Brunswick post-2023 biologics scale-up. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME PM proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Project 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.

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