Originally Posted by
detpilot
I was told by an airline buddy to consider an airlines monthly reserve, at your pay rate, to be close to what you'll actually take home. He said that the per diem about covers taxes, for planning purposes. Would you all agree to that?
(Yes, I know some people say don't count it is income, but I'd like to be able to plan what a realistic check would look like)
Per diem covers food you need to eat while at work.
Take your guarentee and subtract 30% for taxes medical insurance, ect... that will put you close to what you should bring home in a relatively conservative fashion. Don't count on time over guarentee or per diem as they are not consistent.
If you find yourself sitting reserve in base while being a commuter and don't fly you don't get per diem but still have to eat and pay for a crash pad.
