Alabama take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,629 | $32,691 | $1,257.35 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,509 | $47,881 | $1,841.58 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,322 | $61,789 | $2,376.48 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,102 | $75,079 | $2,887.63 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,023 | $107,768 | $4,144.91 |
Alabama income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | 2% |
| $500 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 and over | 5% |
Standard deduction: $2,500 single, $5,000 married filing jointly, $2,500 head of household.
Local income taxes
About two dozen Alabama cities charge an occupational tax on wages earned inside the city, whether or not you live there. Birmingham, Bessemer, Auburn and Opelika charge 1% and Gadsden charges 2%. Choose your work city in the calculator if it applies.
Federal taxes on every Alabama paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Alabama taxes the first $500 of taxable income at 2%, the next $2,500 at 4% and everything above $3,000 at 5% (double those amounts for married couples filing jointly).
- Alabama lets you deduct the federal income tax you pay before working out your state tax. This calculator subtracts your estimated federal income tax for the year, which lowers the Alabama tax shown.
- The standard deduction shrinks as income rises. We use the amounts for incomes of $35,500 and above ($2,500 single, $5,000 married, $2,500 head of family). Below $26,000 it is $3,000 single, $8,500 married and $5,200 head of family, so at lower incomes your real tax is a little less than shown (up to about $25 single, $175 married or $135 head of family).
- Each dependent adds an exemption of $1,000 if your income is $50,000 or less, $500 up to $100,000 and $300 above that.
- Employers may withhold a flat 5% from bonuses.
More Alabama tools: Alabama sales tax calculator · bonus tax calculator · overtime calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alabama?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alabama takes home about $47,881 a year, or $1,841.58 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alabama income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Yes. Alabama has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $2,500. Each filer also gets a personal exemption of $1,500.
Are there local income taxes in Alabama?
About two dozen Alabama cities charge an occupational tax on wages earned inside the city, whether or not you live there. Birmingham, Bessemer, Auburn and Opelika charge 1% and Gadsden charges 2%. Choose your work city in the calculator if it applies.
How is a Alabama bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Alabama's supplemental rate of 5%.
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