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Alabama Paycheck Calculator

Alabama has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Alabama income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$1,977.79

per bi-weekly paycheck · $51,423 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Alabama income tax
− $114.81
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$1,977.79

Effective tax rate

20.9%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Alabama's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables. Some cities (Birmingham, Gadsden) levy an occupational tax of about 1%, not included.

Alabama income tax

3 brackets, top rate 5%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
2%$0 - $500$0 - $1,000
4%$500 - $3,000$1,000 - $6,000
5%Over $3,000Over $6,000

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $4,500 (single) or $11,500 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year. Some cities (Birmingham, Gadsden) levy an occupational tax of about 1%, not included.

Examples

Take-home pay in Alabama

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,543$40,12019.8%
$75,000$2,235$58,10822.5%
$100,000$2,863$74,44525.6%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Alabama have a state income tax?+

Yes. Alabama uses 3 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 5% (2025 rates). Some cities (Birmingham, Gadsden) levy an occupational tax of about 1%, not included.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Alabama?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,235 per check, or $58,108 a year. That is 22.5% of gross going to federal income tax, Alabama income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Alabama?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Alabama state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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