Alabama Paycheck Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Taxes

Alabama Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Enter your salary to see take-home pay in Alabama. The estimate includes federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare, and Alabama state income tax.

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Alabama income tax in 2026

Alabama uses graduated rates from 2% up to 5%. The state standard deduction is $3,000 for single filers / $8,500 for married filing jointly, and the modeled personal exemption is $1,500 per person ($3,000 per couple) where applicable.

Alabama rates compiled from the Tax Foundation 2026 state tables and IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · retrieved 2026-09-01.

Note: Federal income tax deductible (not modeled).

Alabama tax brackets (single filers, 2026)

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $500	2%
$500 – $3,000	4%
$3,000 – and above	5%

Married filing jointly brackets are typically wider — the calculator applies them automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What is the state income tax in Alabama in 2026?

Alabama uses graduated rates from 2% up to 5%. The state standard deduction is $3,000 for single filers / $8,500 for married filing jointly.

How is my paycheck calculated in Alabama?

Net pay = gross pay − federal income tax − Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) − Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200k single / $250k joint) − Alabama state income tax − pre-tax deductions.

Are local income taxes included for Alabama?

This calculator is state-level only. Alabama note: Federal income tax deductible (not modeled).