Alabama Paycheck Calculator

Alabama take-home pay in 2026

Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k).

How Alabama taxes your paycheck

• Income tax: 2% on the first $500, 4% up to $3,000 and 5% above (double the thresholds for married couples), so most income is taxed at 5%.
• Federal tax is deductible: Alabama is one of the few states that lets you subtract the federal income tax you pay, which lowers the effective state rate.
• Standard deduction: $3,000 for single filers with lower incomes, falling to $2,500 above $33,000 (married couples $8,500 down to $5,000), plus a personal exemption of $1,500 ($3,000 for couples).
• Occupational tax: some cities tax wages earned there: Birmingham 1%, Bessemer 1%, Gadsden 2%, Opelika 1%. Enter the rate as the local tax if it applies.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Alabama?

About $75,100 a year, or roughly $2,890 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026; about $74,100 if you work in Birmingham, which charges a 1% occupational tax.

What is the Alabama income tax rate?

2% to 5%; the 5% rate applies to taxable income over $3,000 for single filers.

Can I deduct federal income tax in Alabama?

Yes. Alabama allows a deduction for federal income tax paid, which few other states do.

Does Birmingham have an income tax?

Birmingham charges a 1% occupational tax on wages earned in the city.

Estimates for 2026 based on the standard deduction; your actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and other income.

Sources

• Alabama Department of Revenue
• IRS

Rules checked: October 2026

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