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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Salary After Tax in South Portland

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท ME ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.10

Physician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$190,000

Take-home:

$128,389

$10,699/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$235,000

Take-home:

$156,587

$13,049/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$310,000

Take-home:

$199,129

$16,594/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $235,000

Gross Salary$235,000
Federal Tax(20.2%)โ€“$47,463
ME State Taxโ€“$16,309
Social Securityโ€“$10,918
Medicareโ€“$3,408
Annual Take-Home$156,587
$13,049Monthly
$6,023Bi-Weekly
33.37%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in South Portland

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)11.1% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,450/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,820/mo

COL Index

1.10

Comfortable Rent Max

$3,262/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $13,049 ($156,588/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$6,525

per month

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

$3,915

per month

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

$2,610

per month

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

Needs / year

$78,294

Wants / year

$46,976

Savings / year

$31,318

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician salary in South Portland?

The median Physician salary in South Portland (ME) is $235,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $190,000 and the 75th percentile is $310,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician in South Portland?

At the median salary of $235,000, a Physician in ME takes home approximately $156,587 per year ($13,049/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 33.37%.

Can a Physician afford rent in South Portland?

The average 1-bedroom rent in South Portland is $1,450/month. On the median Physician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 11.1%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($3,262/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician salaries in South Portland?

South Portland has a cost-of-living index of 1.10 (1.00 = national average). South Portland is 10% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Physician salary.