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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Flight Attendant Salary After Tax in Portland

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท ME ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 1.21

Flight Attendant Salary Range

25th Percentile

$46,000

Take-home:

$36,141

$3,012/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$63,000

Take-home:

$48,647

$4,054/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$65,760

$5,480/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $63,000

Gross Salary$63,000
Federal Tax(8.8%)โ€“$5,522
ME State Taxโ€“$4,011
Social Securityโ€“$3,906
Medicareโ€“$914
Annual Take-Home$48,647
$4,054Monthly
$1,871Bi-Weekly
22.78%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Portland

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)38.2% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,550/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,950/mo

COL Index

1.21

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,013/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $4,054 ($48,648/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,027

per month

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

$1,216

per month

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

$811

per month

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

Needs / year

$24,324

Wants / year

$14,594

Savings / year

$9,730

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Flight Attendant salary in Portland?

The median Flight Attendant salary in Portland (ME) is $63,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $46,000 and the 75th percentile is $90,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Flight Attendant in Portland?

At the median salary of $63,000, a Flight Attendant in ME takes home approximately $48,647 per year ($4,054/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 22.78%.

Can a Flight Attendant afford rent in Portland?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Portland is $1,550/month. On the median Flight Attendant salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 38.2%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,013/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Flight Attendant salaries in Portland?

Portland has a cost-of-living index of 1.21 (1.00 = national average). Portland is 21% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Flight Attendant salary.