Alabama Paycheck Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay in Alabama after federal tax, Alabama state income tax, and FICA for 2026. Real-time updates as you type.

Gross annual salaryStateFiling statusPay frequencyPre-tax deductions (401k, HSA, etc.) — annual

Take-home pay per paycheck

$2,235

$58,108 per year

Item	Per paycheck	Annual
Gross	$2,885	$75,000
Federal income tax	-$295	-$7,670
Alabama state tax	-$134	-$3,485
FICA (SS + Medicare)	-$221	-$5,738
Net take-home	$2,235	$58,108

Effective tax rate: 22.5% · Marginal federal rate: 22.0%

Example: $75,000 salary in Alabama

A single filer earning $75,000 per year paid biweekly in Alabama would take home approximately $2,235 per paycheck ($58,108 annually) after all taxes. Effective tax rate: 22.5%.

Alabama 2026 Tax Brackets (Single Filer)

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $500	2.00%
$500 – $3,000	4.00%
$3,000 and up	5.00%

Local taxes in Alabama

Several Alabama cities (Birmingham, Bessemer, Gadsden, Macon County, etc.) levy occupational license fees on wages, typically 0.5%–2% (Birmingham is 1%). Average effective rate is about 0.07%. Not included in this calculator.

Notes about paychecks in Alabama

Alabama has a 3-bracket progressive system topping out at 5% on income above $3,000 single / $6,000 MFJ — the top bracket hits almost everyone.
Alabama allows a federal income tax deduction on the state return, which is unusual and lowers effective state tax for higher earners.
Several Alabama cities (Birmingham most notably) levy occupational license taxes on wages.
Alabama does not tax Social Security, traditional pension income, or most defined-benefit retirement plans.

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Official resource: For authoritative Alabama tax information, visit https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ .

Disclaimer: Estimates only. Actual withholding depends on W-4 elections, pre-tax benefits, city/local taxes, and specific deductions. Consult a tax professional for financial decisions.