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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Data Scientist Salary After Tax in Bangor

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท ME ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.93

Data Scientist Salary Range

25th Percentile

$85,000

Take-home:

$62,599

$5,217/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$108,000

Take-home:

$77,136

$6,428/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$140,000

Take-home:

$96,927

$8,077/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $108,000

Gross Salary$108,000
Federal Tax(14.2%)โ€“$15,374
ME State Taxโ€“$7,228
Social Securityโ€“$6,696
Medicareโ€“$1,566
Annual Take-Home$77,136
$6,428Monthly
$2,967Bi-Weekly
28.58%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Bangor

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)17.1% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,100/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,380/mo

COL Index

0.93

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,607/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,428 ($77,136/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,214

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,928

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,286

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$38,568

Wants / year

$23,141

Savings / year

$15,427

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Bangor?

The median Data Scientist salary in Bangor (ME) is $108,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $85,000 and the 75th percentile is $140,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Bangor?

At the median salary of $108,000, a Data Scientist in ME takes home approximately $77,136 per year ($6,428/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 28.58%.

Can a Data Scientist afford rent in Bangor?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Bangor is $1,100/month. On the median Data Scientist salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 17.1%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,607/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Data Scientist salaries in Bangor?

Bangor has a cost-of-living index of 0.93 (1.00 = national average). Bangor is 7% cheaper than the US average, so the Data Scientist salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.