Materials Scientists take-home pay in Montana
The median materials scientists in Montana earns $71,810. After taxes that leaves about $55,112 a year, or $4,593 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 23.3%.
$55,112 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $71,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,493 |
| Montana income tax (approx.) | −$4,237 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,593 |
| Every two weeks | $2,120 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.