How Alabama taxes your paycheck
Alabama has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2% to 5% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is up to $3,000 for single filers ($8,500 for married couples) and shrinks as income rises.
The personal exemption is $1,500 ($3,000 if married filing jointly).
Alabama lets you deduct the federal income tax you pay. Birmingham and a few other cities add an occupational tax: enter it under Local tax.
Alabama take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions, no local tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Alabama tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $45.25 | $965.71 | $25,108 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $62.65 | $1,257.35 | $32,691 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $79.58 | $1,549.47 | $40,286 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $96.50 | $1,841.57 | $47,881 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $112.75 | $2,120.91 | $55,144 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $120.25 | $2,248.69 | $58,466 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $127.75 | $2,376.47 | $61,788 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $142.75 | $2,632.06 | $68,434 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $157.75 | $2,887.63 | $75,078 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $187.75 | $3,398.79 | $88,369 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $231.67 | $4,144.91 | $107,768 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $304.74 | $5,423.22 | $141,004 |
Alabama income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $500 | $0 – $1,000 |
| 4% | $500 – $3,000 | $1,000 – $6,000 |
| 5% | $3,000+ | $6,000+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Alabama tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Alabama paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Alabama?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Alabama is about $1,841.57 per paycheck, or $47,881 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $96.50 Alabama income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Alabama income tax rate for 2026?
Alabama income tax rates for 2026 range from 2% to 5%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Alabama?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Alabama comes to about $1,607.89 every two weeks, or $20.10 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
Does Alabama have local income taxes?
Some cities or counties do. Alabama lets you deduct the federal income tax you pay. Birmingham and a few other cities add an occupational tax: enter it under Local tax.