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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Flight Attendant Salary After Tax in Tuscaloosa

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท AL ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.87

Flight Attendant Salary Range

25th Percentile

$46,000

Take-home:

$36,864

$3,072/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$63,000

Take-home:

$49,673

$4,139/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$67,366

$5,614/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $63,000

Gross Salary$63,000
Federal Tax(8.8%)โ€“$5,522
AL State Taxโ€“$2,985
Social Securityโ€“$3,906
Medicareโ€“$914
Annual Take-Home$49,673
$4,139Monthly
$1,911Bi-Weekly
21.15%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Tuscaloosa

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)23.7% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$980/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,220/mo

COL Index

0.87

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,034/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $4,139 ($49,668/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,070

per month

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

$1,242

per month

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

$828

per month

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

Needs / year

$24,834

Wants / year

$14,900

Savings / year

$9,934

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Flight Attendant salary in Tuscaloosa?

The median Flight Attendant salary in Tuscaloosa (AL) 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 Tuscaloosa?

At the median salary of $63,000, a Flight Attendant in AL takes home approximately $49,673 per year ($4,139/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 21.15%.

Can a Flight Attendant afford rent in Tuscaloosa?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Tuscaloosa is $980/month. On the median Flight Attendant salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 23.7%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,034/month at this salary).

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

Tuscaloosa has a cost-of-living index of 0.87 (1.00 = national average). Tuscaloosa is 13% cheaper than the US average, so the Flight Attendant salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.