Take-home pay in Alabama by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Alabama's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Alabama tax | Take-home | 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 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 24.9% of gross pay in Alabama; on $40,000 they are 18.3%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Alabama income tax in 2026
Alabama has 3 brackets from 2% to 5%, and the top rate starts at $3,000 of taxable income for a single filer. Alabama lets you deduct the federal income tax you pay from state taxable income, which is why the state tax on a given salary is lower than the 5% top rate suggests.
The standard deduction shrinks between $26,000 and $35,500 of income, from $3,000 to $2,500 for a single filer.
Alabama tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint |
|---|---|---|
| 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 after the deductions and exemptions below. Head of household filers use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $3,000 single, $8,500 joint, $5,200 head of household; shrinks above $25,999 of income ($25,999 joint) |
|---|---|
| Personal exemption | $1,500 single, $3,000 joint, $3,000 head of household |
| Federal income tax | Deductible in full |
Local income tax
Many Alabama cities charge an occupational tax on wages. The Tax Foundation puts the statewide average at 0.07% of income. Enter your rate in the local income tax field of the calculator; the table above leaves it out.
Nearby and similar states
Neighboring states: Florida (no state income tax), Georgia (4.99% flat), Mississippi (4% flat), Tennessee (no state income tax).
Other states with tax brackets: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Budget with the net number: the 50/30/20 budget planner splits monthly take-home pay into needs, wants and savings. To turn an hourly wage into a salary first, use the salary converter.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Alabama revenue department: official forms and withholding
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Alabama?
About $47,881 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,841.58 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,509 of Alabama income tax. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Alabama tax brackets for 2026?
3 brackets from 2% to 5%. The top rate starts at $3,000 of taxable income for single filers and $6,000 for married couples filing jointly. Standard deduction: $3,000 single, $8,500 joint, $5,200 head of household; shrinks above $25,999 of income ($25,999 joint).
Does Alabama have local income tax?
Many Alabama cities charge an occupational tax on wages. The Tax Foundation puts the statewide average at 0.07% of income.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Alabama?
About $75,079 a year, $2,887.63 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 24.9% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $4,102 of Alabama income tax.
How much Alabama income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $3,322 a year for a single filer, $127.75 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $61,789 a year.