Alabama paycheck calculator
Alabama has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 5%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Alabama has about $135.00 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,233.94 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Alabama · 2026Take-home pay $1,831.92 per paycheck, $47,629.96 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Alabama income tax | −106.15 | −2,759.90 |
| Take-home pay | 1,831.92 | 47,629.96 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Alabama paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2% to a top rate of 5% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | 2% |
| $500 – $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 and up | 5% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $6,000 | 4% |
| $6,000 and up | 5% |
Alabama lets you deduct federal income tax withheld; this estimate leaves that out, so it runs a little high.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $4,500
- Married filing jointly
- $11,500
- Head of household
- $8,200
- Each dependent: a further $1,000 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Birmingham, Bessemer, Gadsden and several other cities charge an occupational tax of 1% to 2% on wages earned in the city.
Alabama has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Alabama, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $67.69 | $1,252.31 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $135.00 | $2,233.94 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $279.23 | $4,097.35 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 4.4% of a $40,000 salary, 4.68% of a $75,000 salary, 4.84% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Alabama paycheck FAQ
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Yes. Alabama has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 5%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $4,500 (single), $11,500 (married filing jointly), $8,200 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Alabama?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $106.15 to Alabama income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,831.92.
What deductions and exemptions does Alabama allow?
Alabama withholding allows $4,500 for single; $11,500 for married filing jointly; $8,200 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $1,000.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Alabama?
Birmingham, Bessemer, Gadsden and several other cities charge an occupational tax of 1% to 2% on wages earned in the city. Alabama has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.