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Alabama Paycheck Calculator

See your real Alabama take-home pay after federal taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and Alabama state income tax. Updated for 2026.

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Alabama has a relatively low state income tax with three brackets topping out at 5%. This Alabama paycheck calculator combines federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Alabama state income tax so you can see your real 2026 take-home pay per paycheck, per month, and per year.

How Alabama state income tax works

Alabama uses three graduated brackets: 2% on the first $500 of taxable income, 4% from $500 to $3,000, and 5% on income above $3,000 for single filers. Married filing jointly brackets are double: 2% to $1,000, 4% to $6,000, and 5% above $6,000. Because the top bracket starts so low, most workers effectively pay close to the 5% rate on most of their wages.

Alabama also offers a state-level standard deduction of $4,500 for single filers and $11,500 for joint filers, which the calculator subtracts from your wage base before applying brackets. Many Alabama cities also impose a local occupational tax that is not included in this state estimate.

Alabama paycheck FAQ

›Does Alabama have a state income tax?

Yes. Alabama taxes wage income with three brackets from 2% to 5%, with the top 5% rate kicking in at just $3,000 of taxable income for single filers.

›What is the Alabama income tax rate?

Brackets are 2%, 4%, and 5%. Most workers pay an effective rate close to 5% because the top bracket starts at only $3,000 of taxable income.

›How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Alabama?

A single filer earning $75,000 in Alabama with no pre-tax deductions takes home roughly $56,000 to $57,000 per year after federal, FICA, and Alabama state tax. Local occupational taxes may reduce this further.

›Does this calculator include Alabama local taxes?

No. Several Alabama cities (such as Birmingham and Bessemer) levy a local occupational tax of 1% or more that is not included in this estimate.

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