How much does a Pilot make in Maine?

The average Pilot salary in Maine is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $148,289 annually ($12,357/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pilot in Maine?

On a $219,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $148,289/year or $12,357/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $14,542. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

$219,000 is a strong salary for a Pilot — above the national median. In Maine, demand for this role is active.

How do Maine taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $14,542. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 32.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pilots?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Captain, First Officer, Corporate Pilot, Cargo Pilot.

How can a Pilot in Maine reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pilot Salary in Maine (2026)

The average Pilot in Maine earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $148,289/year ($12,357/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$148,289
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,357
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,703
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$71/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$14,542
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	32.29%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Maine

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$219,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$380,000

/year

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Not all Pilots earn the same — not even close

Maine's pilot market is anchored by Portland International Jetport PWM (Delta + American + Southwest + United + JetBlue + Frontier + Spirit + Sun Country PWM service), Bangor International Airport BGR (the substantial Bangor International transcontinental + the substantial Bangor International Air Force ROW Reserve refueling), Maine Air National Guard 101st Air Refueling Wing Bangor ANGB (KC-135R Stratotanker + the substantial 101st ARW Bangor + the substantial post-2024 101st ARW substantial KC-135R operations), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery cross-border aviation, the substantial Boston Logan BOS commute (the substantial ME-resident BOS-based mainline + regional commute), LifeFlight of Maine (the substantial ME medevac air ambulance + the substantial LifeFlight statewide rotor + fixed-wing), the substantial ME corporate aviation + the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW private jet, plus UMaine pre-aviation + Maine Maritime Academy.

Senior Captain (Delta / American Portland / Boston Logan commute)

$225,000–$395,000+ bonus

Senior mainline captain at PWM or commuting BOS · narrowbody + widebody + flow-up

Senior Captain (ME ANG 101st ARW KC-135R)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

101st ARW Bangor ANGB KC-135R · cleared TS/SCI + flight hour pay

Senior Captain (Regional / SkyWest / Envoy)

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

SkyWest + Envoy + GoJet + Endeavor regional captain · transitioning to mainline

Senior First Officer (Delta / Boston BOS commute)

$175,000–$275,000+ bonus

Senior mainline first officer commuting BOS · narrowbody + widebody

Senior FO (Regional / PWM)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Regional FO at SkyWest + Envoy + GoJet PWM base · transitioning to captain

Senior Corporate Pilot (ME UHNW)

$165,000–$285,000+ benefits

Corporate pilot · the substantial ME UHNW + post-2020 migration + Boston-area private jet

Senior Medevac Pilot (LifeFlight of Maine)

$118,000–$185,000+ flight pay

LifeFlight of Maine air ambulance · the substantial ME rotor + fixed-wing medevac

Senior Federal Civilian Aviation (Cleared)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard + Pease cross-border + the substantial cleared aviation

Mid-Career Pilot (5-10 yrs)

$98,000–$165,000

Regional or military pilot · transitioning to major carrier

New Pilot (CFI / Flight Instructor)

$45,000–$68,000+ hours

New CFI + flight instructor · building hours at PWM + BGR + Bowdoin + Camden flight schools

Worth knowing: LifeFlight of Maine air ambulance + ME ANG 101st Air Refueling Wing Bangor ANGB KC-135R dual-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state air ambulance + KC-135R tanker pilot anchor and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for ME. LifeFlight of Maine (the substantial LifeFlight of Maine air ambulance + the substantial LifeFlight statewide rotor + fixed-wing medevac + the substantial LifeFlight Bangor + Lewiston + Sanford + Hancock bases + the substantial LifeFlight of Maine substantial post-2020 substantial medevac operations + the substantial LifeFlight of Maine substantial Acadia + Mount Desert Island + Aroostook rural medevac + the substantial LifeFlight of Maine nonprofit air ambulance + the substantial LifeFlight of Maine Foundation) supports substantial ME medevac pilot work. Senior LifeFlight of Maine pilots clear $118-185K+ flight pay. ME ANG 101st Air Refueling Wing Bangor ANGB (the substantial 101st ARW KC-135R Stratotanker + the substantial Bangor International Airport BGR + the substantial 101st ARW post-2024 substantial KC-135R operations + the substantial Bangor International transcontinental Air Force ROW Reserve refueling + the substantial 101st ARW substantial cleared aviation) supports substantial ME tanker pilot. Portland Jetport + Boston Logan commute + the substantial ME corporate aviation + post-2020 ME UHNW private jet + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard cleared. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME pilot proposition.