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Alabama taxes wages at 2% to 5%, but it is one of the few states that lets you deduct the federal income tax you pay, which softens the bite. Birmingham and a handful of other cities add a 1% occupational tax. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Alabama after federal, state and local taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2%–5%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,842.54per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Alabama paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2% – 5% (3 brackets)
Standard deduction$3,000 single · $8,500 married
Personal exemption$1,500 single · $3,000 married · $500 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesIn some cities/counties
Take-home rank ($75k)#33 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Alabama?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Alabama income tax−$95.54−$2,484
Take-home pay$1,842.54$47,906

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Alabama takes home about $80,747 a year ($3,105.65 bi-weekly).

Alabama take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAAlabama taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$1,164$25,121$966.19
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,604$32,716$1,258.31
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,044$40,311$1,550.42
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,484$47,906$1,842.54
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,102$58,491$2,249.65
$100,000$13,170$7,650$4,077$75,104$2,888.60
$150,000$24,734$11,475$5,998$107,793$4,145.87
$200,000$36,734$14,339$7,898$141,029$5,424.18

Alabama income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Alabama taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Alabama brackets, single
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $500
4%$500 – $3,000
5%Over $3,000

Married filing jointly

Alabama brackets, married
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $1,000
4%$1,000 – $6,000
5%Over $6,000

Local income taxes in Alabama

Some Alabama cities and counties add their own income tax. Resident rates included in the calculator:

  • Birmingham: 1% of wages

Non-residents who work in these cities often pay a lower rate. Choose "Custom rate" in the calculator to enter one.

How Alabama compares

On a $75,000 salary, Alabama ranks #33 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $58,491 a year, or 78% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Alabama tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Alabama withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Alabama have a state income tax?

Yes. Alabama has state income tax rates from 2% to 5% for 2026. The standard deduction is $3,000 for single filers and $8,500 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alabama?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Alabama takes home about $47,906 a year, or $1,842.54 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,484 in Alabama state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Alabama?

On a $60,000 salary, about 20.2% of gross pay goes to taxes in Alabama: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (4.1%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Alabama?

Yes. Examples include Birmingham. Pick your city or county in the calculator, or enter a custom rate.

Is Alabama a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Alabama ranks #33 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $58,491 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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