Alabama Paycheck Calculator
Work out net pay for a job in Alabama: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax are applied to a $75,000 example that you can edit.
Reading Alabama Payroll Taxes
Alabama taxes wages on a sliding scale of 3 brackets between 2% and 5%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $3,000 for a single filer. A single filer deducts about $4,500 before the rates apply.
State withholding changes go through Form A-4, which you give to your employer.
Alabama is one of a few states that lets many taxpayers deduct federal income tax paid, which lowers the effective state rate.
The Alabama Wage Floor and What It Keeps
Alabama's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (US Department of Labor, rates in effect July 1, 2026). Alabama has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies. A full-time worker (40 hours a week) at that rate grosses $290.00 a week and takes home about $258.41 a week, or $13,437 a year, as a single filer with no deductions. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $489 a year at this level.
Full time at the floor comes to $15,080 a year, near 33% of the state median of $45,670.
Wage floors move, so treat the figure as a snapshot and verify it with Alabama's labor department. Try your own rate in the hourly paycheck calculator.
What Alabama Workers Earn and What They Keep
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025 show a median wage of $45,670 a year in Alabama, 10% below the national median of $50,980. The average (mean) is $57,500, spread over roughly 2,113,700 jobs.
Take-home for a single filer at each BLS pay level, after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs, paid every two weeks with no deductions:
| Alabama wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,090 | $22,056 | $848.29 | 15.5% |
| Median | $45,670 | $36,857 | $1,417.59 | 19.3% |
| Mean (average) | $57,500 | $45,771 | $1,760.43 | 20.4% |
| Top quarter | $66,790 | $52,742 | $2,028.55 | 21% |
These figures cover employees only, not the self-employed, and your job title matters more than any average. Test your real salary in the salary paycheck calculator.
How Often Alabama Employers Pay
Alabama has no payday frequency rule. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the Alabama labor department if you are unsure.
Net pay per check at every pay frequency, using a $45,700 salary (the BLS median wage there) for a single filer with no deductions:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52 a year) | $878.85 | $709.23 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,757.69 | $1,418.46 |
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $1,904.17 | $1,536.66 |
| Monthly (12 a year) | $3,808.33 | $3,073.33 |
Want the full comparison? See pay frequency explained, then try the monthly calculator with your salary.
Payroll Programs and Local Taxes in Alabama
State Payroll Programs
The calculator does not add any employee-paid state payroll programs for Alabama.
Local Taxes
Birmingham, Bessemer and several other cities levy a 1% occupational tax on wages.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions generally lower Alabama taxable wages. See paycheck deductions.
The Alabama Rate Table
Estimated Alabama income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $4,500:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $500 | 2% |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 and up | 5% |
From $30,000 to $150,000 in Alabama
At $75,000 (single, no deductions) Alabama take-home is about $58,108 a year, ranking 41 of 51 among states and DC, $773 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net per check (biweekly) | Net per year | Total tax rate | State tax + programs / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $963.46 | $25,050 | 16.5% | $1,235 |
| $45,000 | $1,398.17 | $36,352 | 19.2% | $1,985 |
| $60,000 | $1,832.88 | $47,655 | 20.6% | $2,735 |
| $75,000 | $2,234.90 | $58,108 | 22.5% | $3,485 |
| $100,000 | $2,863.27 | $74,445 | 25.6% | $4,735 |
| $150,000 | $4,098.31 | $106,556 | 29% | $7,235 |
Border Comparison for Alabama
Holding pay at $75,000 for a single filer, here is Alabama next to the states it borders or sits near:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (this page) | $58,108 | $3,485 | +$0 |
| Georgia | $58,598 | $2,994 | +$491 |
| Mississippi | $59,324 | $2,268 | +$1,217 |
| Tennessee | $61,592 | $0 | +$3,485 |
| Florida | $61,592 | $0 | +$3,485 |
The last column is the yearly take-home difference against Alabama. The state where you work generally taxes your wages and your home state may give a credit, so check both before assuming one side of the border is better.
How to Keep More of Your Alabama Paycheck
- In Alabama, a pre-tax dollar can save state tax at up to 5% in addition to the federal saving, when the deduction applies.
- Payroll uses Form A-4 for state withholding, so update it when your situation changes.
- Check whether a city, county or school district tax applies to you: Birmingham, Bessemer and several other cities levy a 1% occupational tax on wages.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Alabama Paycheck Questions Answered
Is there state income tax on wages in Alabama?
Yes. Tax on wages in Alabama climbs from 2% to 5% across brackets.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Alabama?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,832.88 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $47,655 a year, after federal, FICA and Alabama taxes.
What is the lowest hourly pay allowed in Alabama?
As of July 1, 2026, Alabama sets the floor at $7.25 an hour (US Department of Labor). Alabama has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies. At 40 hours a week that is about $258.41 take-home per week for a single filer.
How much do people earn in Alabama?
Median pay is $45,670 and the mean is $57,500 across all occupations in Alabama (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $36,857 a year.
What are the payday rules in Alabama?
Alabama has no payday frequency rule. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Are there local income taxes in Alabama?
Birmingham, Bessemer and several other cities levy a 1% occupational tax on wages. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
How do I change state withholding in Alabama?
Alabama uses Form A-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
Which state gets my income tax if I work in Alabama and live outside it?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in Georgia and work in Alabama, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
Is Alabama a good state for take-home pay?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Alabama at 41 of 51 including DC, at about $58,108 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.