Alabama Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Alabama taxes wages at 2% to 5% in 2026. Enter your salary or hourly pay to see your take-home pay per paycheck after federal, state and local taxes.
Alabama take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Salary | State + local tax (single) | Take-home (single) | Per paycheck (biweekly) | Take-home (married) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,175 | $25,110 | $966 | $26,931 |
| $50,000 | $2,069 | $40,286 | $1,549 | $42,614 |
| $75,000 | $3,127 | $58,466 | $2,249 | $61,735 |
| $100,000 | $4,102 | $75,079 | $2,888 | $80,722 |
| $150,000 | $6,023 | $107,768 | $4,145 | $117,082 |
| $200,000 | $7,923 | $141,004 | $5,423 | $151,268 |
Alabama income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $500 | $0 – $1,000 |
| 4% | $500 – $3,000 | $1,000 – $6,000 |
| 5% | $3,000+ | $6,000+ |
Standard deduction: $3,000 single, $8,500 married filing jointly; personal exemption $1,500; $1,000 per dependent.
Alabama tax details
- Standard deduction phases down with AGI: single $3,000 (AGI <= $25,999) minus $25 per $500 over, floor $2,500 at AGI >= $35,500; MFJ $8,500 minus $175 per $500, floor $5,000; HOH $5,200 minus $135 per $500, floor $2,500. Most full-time salaries get the floor amounts.
- Head of family gets a $3,000 personal exemption (same as MFJ) but uses the single rate schedule.
- Dependent exemption: $1,000 if AGI <= $50,000; $500 if $50,001-$100,000; $300 above $100,000.
- Local taxes: City/county occupational license taxes on wages earned in the jurisdiction (residents and nonresidents), e.g. Birmingham 1%, Bessemer 1%, Gadsden and several Etowah County cities 2%. Most of the state has none. Tax Foundation average effective local rate: 0.07% of AGI.
Sources: revenue.alabama.gov · revenue.alabama.gov · taxfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Alabama?
About $58,466 a year, or $2,249 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026. That is after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 FICA and $3,127 state income tax.
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Yes. Alabama has graduated rates from 2% to 5% in 2026.
What is the minimum wage in Alabama?
There is no state minimum, so the federal $7.25 applies to most jobs.
Are there local income taxes in Alabama?
City/county occupational license taxes on wages earned in the jurisdiction (residents and nonresidents), e.g. Birmingham 1%, Bessemer 1%, Gadsden and several Etowah County cities 2%. Most of the state has none. Tax Foundation average effective local rate: 0.07% of AGI.