Tax year 2026 · Alabama
Alabama take-home pay
Alabama charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 2% to 5% depending on how much you earn.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $3,485 in Alabama state income tax (4.6% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 42 take less and 8 take more.
Example take-home pay in Alabama
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | Alabama tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,235 | $25,050 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,235 | $40,120 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,485 | $58,108 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,735 | $74,445 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,235 | $106,556 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $80,365 a year in Alabama, with $4,345 state tax.
Alabama state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $500 | 2% |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% |
| over $3,000 | 5% |
| Married filing jointly: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $6,000 | 4% |
| over $6,000 | 5% |
Alabama gives you a standard deduction of $3,000 (couples $8,500) and a personal exemption of $1,500 (couples $3,000). The brackets above apply to income left after that.
What is not counted
- Alabama lets you deduct some of the federal income tax you pay. This calculator does not, so it slightly overstates your state tax.
- Some Alabama cities charge an occupational tax on wages.
- Tax credits such as the child tax credit, itemised deductions, and changes you made on your W-4.
Questions people ask
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Alabama?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $58,108 a year ($4,842 a month) in Alabama: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $3,485 state income tax.
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Yes. Alabama charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 2% to 5% depending on how much you earn.
What if I put money in a 401(k)?
Money you put into a traditional 401(k) is left out of your income for federal and state income tax, so your tax bill falls. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on it. Type your percentage into the calculator to see the difference.
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Rates: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments; Social Security wage base; state figures from the Tax Foundation. Back to the US calculator.