Alabama paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Alabama takes home about $47,990 a year, or $1,845.77 every two weeks, in 2026. Alabama has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5%; this page uses an estimated 4% effective rate; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Alabama take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | AL tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,600 | $32,720 | $1,258.46 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,000 | $40,355 | $1,552.12 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,400 | $47,990 | $1,845.77 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,000 | $58,592 | $2,253.56 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,000 | $75,180 | $2,891.54 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,000 | $107,791 | $4,145.81 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Alabama payroll taxes
Alabama has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5%; this page uses an estimated 4% effective rate. Several cities, including Birmingham, levy an occupational tax on wages.
Every Alabama paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Alabama revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Alabama?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,400 to Alabama income tax, leaving $47,990.
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Alabama has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5%; this page uses an estimated 4% effective rate. Several cities, including Birmingham, levy an occupational tax on wages.
What is the Alabama tax rate used here?
4% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.