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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Firefighter Salary After Tax in Biddeford

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท ME ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 1.03

Firefighter Salary Range

25th Percentile

$40,000

Take-home:

$31,725

$2,644/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$52,000

Take-home:

$40,557

$3,380/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$72,000

Take-home:

$54,384

$4,532/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $52,000

Gross Salary$52,000
Federal Tax(8.1%)โ€“$4,202
ME State Taxโ€“$3,263
Social Securityโ€“$3,224
Medicareโ€“$754
Annual Take-Home$40,557
$3,380Monthly
$1,560Bi-Weekly
22.01%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Biddeford

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)38.5% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,300/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,620/mo

COL Index

1.03

Comfortable Rent Max

$845/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,380 ($40,560/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,690

per month

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

$1,014

per month

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

$676

per month

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

Needs / year

$20,280

Wants / year

$12,168

Savings / year

$8,112

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Firefighter salary in Biddeford?

The median Firefighter salary in Biddeford (ME) is $52,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $40,000 and the 75th percentile is $72,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Biddeford?

At the median salary of $52,000, a Firefighter in ME takes home approximately $40,557 per year ($3,380/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 22.01%.

Can a Firefighter afford rent in Biddeford?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Biddeford is $1,300/month. On the median Firefighter salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 38.5%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($845/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Firefighter salaries in Biddeford?

Biddeford has a cost-of-living index of 1.03 (1.00 = national average). Biddeford is 3% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Firefighter salary.