How much is taken out of a paycheck in Alabama?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alabama and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,841.58 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Alabama income tax takes $96.50. Altogether that is 20.2% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Alabama state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single and Head of household | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $500 | $0 to $1,000 |
| 4% | $500 to $3,000 | $1,000 to $6,000 |
| 5% | Over $3,000 | Over $6,000 |
Taxable income is pay after the Alabama standard deduction: $3,000 for single filers, $8,500 for married couples filing jointly and $5,200 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Alabama
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Alabama taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,175 | $25,110 | $965.76 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,629 | $32,691 | $1,257.35 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,069 | $40,286 | $1,549.46 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,509 | $47,881 | $1,841.58 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,127 | $58,466 | $2,248.69 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,102 | $75,079 | $2,887.63 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,073 | $91,630 | $3,524.24 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,023 | $107,768 | $4,144.91 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $7,923 | $141,004 | $5,423.22 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Alabama
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,019 | $1,000.72 | $12.51 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $30,747 | $1,182.56 | $14.78 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $33,906 | $1,304.08 | $16.30 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,805 | $1,607.88 | $20.10 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,704 | $1,911.68 | $23.90 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,915 | $2,458.27 | $30.73 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,737 | $2,989.87 | $37.37 |
Local income taxes in Alabama
A few Alabama cities and counties charge an occupational tax on wages earned there. Birmingham charges 1%, and Bessemer and Gadsden have their own. Employers withhold it separately. It is not in the calculator.
Alabama take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Alabama, Florida leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $2,509 | $47,881 | $1,841.58 |
| Florida paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Georgia paycheck calculator | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.71 |
| Mississippi paycheck calculator | $1,668 | $48,722 | $1,873.92 |
| Tennessee paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Alabama rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: revenue.alabama.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.