How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Maine?

The average Real Estate Agent salary in Maine is around $60,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $47,164 annually ($3,930/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Maine?

On a $60,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $47,164/year or $3,930/month. Federal tax: $5,020. State tax: $3,226. FICA: $0.00.

Is $60,000 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$60,000 is a competitive salary for a Real Estate Agent — near the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,000 is $3,226. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); top 20% earn 3-5x median. Related roles include: Realtor, Real Estate Broker, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Luxury Specialist, Commercial Real Estate Agent.

How can a Real Estate Agent 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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Real Estate Agent Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Real Estate Agent in Maine earns around $60,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $47,164/year ($3,930/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$47,164
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,930
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,814
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,020
State Tax	$3,226
FICA Taxes	$4,590
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.39%

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Real Estate Agent Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$50,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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Not all Real Estate Agents earn the same — not even close

Maine's real estate agent market is anchored by Portland metro (Portland Old Port + Munjoy Hill + Western Promenade + Eastern Promenade + Falmouth + Cape Elizabeth + South Portland + Scarborough + the substantial Portland Old Port restored + the substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration + the substantial Portland WEX + IDEXX + MaineHealth executive market + the substantial Portland Old Port 1850s historic luxury), Cape Elizabeth + Two Lights + Falmouth Foreside (the substantial Portland Head Light + the substantial waterfront luxury), Bar Harbor + Mount Desert Island (the substantial Acadia National Park + the substantial Bar Harbor summer luxury + the substantial Mount Desert Island UHNW summer cottage + the substantial Northeast Harbor + Seal Harbor Rockefeller heritage), Boothbay Harbor + Camden + Rockport + Rockland (the substantial Mid-Coast Maine + the substantial Camden Hills + the substantial Camden Yacht Club + the substantial post-2020 Mid-Coast migration), Bangor + Brewer (the substantial Bangor + Northern Light Health + UM-Orono + Bangor International Airport), Western ME ski + Sugarloaf + Sunday River (the substantial Western Maine ski + the substantial Bethel + Carrabassett Valley), Augusta state capital + Lewiston-Auburn Twin Cities, plus substantial ME commercial real estate + ME timberland + farm + the substantial ME coastal vacation rental + Acadia tourism property.

Senior Listing Agent (Portland Old Port Luxury)

$95,000–$285,000+

Portland Old Port + Munjoy Hill + Western + Eastern Promenade luxury · 3% commission + post-2020 UHNW

Senior Listing Agent (Mount Desert Island)

$118,000–$345,000+

Bar Harbor + Mount Desert Island + Northeast Harbor + Seal Harbor · the substantial Acadia summer luxury

Mid-Coast Maine Specialist (Camden / Rockport)

$82,000–$215,000+

Camden + Rockport + Rockland + the substantial Mid-Coast Maine + Camden Hills + post-2020 migration

Commercial Real Estate Agent

$72,000–$185,000+

Portland + Bangor commercial brokerage · CRE deals + leasing + investment + CCIM

Senior Buyer Agent

$48,000–$95,000+

Senior buyer agent · Portland + Bangor + Lewiston-Auburn · NYC + Boston relo + retirement migration

ME Coastal Vacation Rental Specialist

$58,000–$148,000+

ME coastal vacation rental + the substantial Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden + Kennebunkport + Old Orchard Beach

Western Maine Ski / Sugarloaf Specialist

$52,000–$118,000+

Sugarloaf + Sunday River + Bethel + the substantial Western Maine ski + Carrabassett Valley luxury

ME Timberland / Farm Specialist

$55,000–$148,000+

ME timberland + farm + the substantial ME North Woods + the substantial ME forestry + farm specialty

Mid-Career Realtor (2-5 yrs)

$35,000–$55,000+

Mid-career Realtor transitioning to senior band · Maine Association of Realtors + Greater Portland

New Realtor (0-2 yrs)

$22,000–$38,000+

New Realtor · ME Real Estate Commission licensed + brokerage sponsor + Maine Association of Realtors member

Worth knowing: Maine's substantial Portland Old Port + Mount Desert Island + Mid-Coast + post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration is a distinctive ME Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate. The country's substantial Maine post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration (the substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston + DC tax refugee + remote-tech migration to Portland + Falmouth + Cape Elizabeth + Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden + the substantial ME 7.15% top vs NYC 14.776% + MA 9% top differential + the substantial post-2020 ME housing supply tight + the substantial Portland Old Port + Mid-Coast Maine + Mount Desert Island summer cottage to year-round migration) drove substantial ME Realtor transaction velocity. Portland Old Port luxury market (Old Port + Munjoy Hill + Western Promenade + Eastern Promenade + Falmouth Foreside + Cape Elizabeth Two Lights + ~$1M-$5M+ historic + waterfront homes + the substantial Portland Old Port 1850s restored + the substantial WEX + IDEXX + MaineHealth + post-2020 UHNW remote-tech executive wealth + the substantial Portland Munjoy Hill restoration) supports a distinctive ME luxury Realtor specialty — senior Portland Old Port luxury listing agents clear $95-285K+ commission. Mount Desert Island Bar Harbor market (Bar Harbor + Mount Desert + Northeast Harbor + Seal Harbor + ~$2M-$15M+ Mount Desert Island summer cottage + the substantial Acadia National Park gateway + the substantial Mount Desert Island Rockefeller + Astor + Vanderbilt summer cottage heritage + the substantial post-2020 Mount Desert Island year-round migration) supports specialized Mount Desert Island Realtor work — senior MDI listing agents clear $118-345K+ commission. Mid-Coast Maine Camden + Rockport + Rockland market (the substantial Camden Hills + the substantial Camden Yacht Club + the substantial Mid-Coast Maine + the substantial post-2020 Mid-Coast NYC + Boston migration) supports substantial Mid-Coast Realtor specialty. The substantial ME coastal vacation rental + Acadia tourism market supports specialized vacation rental Realtor work. Maine Association of Realtors + Greater Portland Board of Realtors + Maine Real Estate Information Center MREIC + the substantial ME MLS access. ME Real Estate Commission licensing requires 55 hours pre-license + 12 hours continuing education biennially. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME estate tax $6.41M + ME NOT a RTW state anchor the ME Realtor proposition.