Income Tax · AL
Alabama Income Tax & Paycheck Calculator
Alabama's income tax is progressive, from 2% to 5% for 2026. Estimate your Alabama take-home pay after federal and state taxes below — the state rate is prefilled at the top marginal rate; lower it to your bracket for a precise figure.
2026 state income tax
2%–5%
Type
progressive
Traditional (pre-tax). Reduces income tax but not FICA.
Employer-plan premiums are typically pre-tax for both income tax and FICA.
Flat estimate. Nine states have no income tax — set 0. Progressive states vary; use your effective rate.
Take-home pay (biweekly): $2,272.54
Take-home pay (biweekly)
$2,272.54
- Take-home pay (yearly)
- $59,086
- Federal income tax (yearly)
- $8,220
- Social Security & Medicare
- $6,319
- State tax estimate
- $3,875
- Pre-tax deductions (401k + health)
- $7,500
- Total tax rate (on gross)
- 21.66%
Paycheck breakdown
| Line item | Yearly | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $85,000 | $3,269.23 |
| 401(k) contribution | $5,100 | $196.15 |
| Health premiums | $2,400 | $92.31 |
| Federal income tax | $8,220 | $316.15 |
| Social Security | $5,121 | $196.97 |
| Medicare | $1,198 | $46.07 |
| State tax (est.) | $3,875 | $149.04 |
| Take-home pay | $59,086 | $2,272.54 |
Compare scenariosTry three values of one input
| Gross annual salary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay (biweekly) | $2,084.94 | $2,272.54+$187.60 | $2,483.59+$398.65 |
| Take-home pay (yearly) | $54,209 | $59,086+$4,878 | $64,573+$10,365 |
| Federal income tax (yearly) | $6,566 | $8,220+$1,654 | $10,081+$3,516 |
| Social Security & Medicare | $5,707 | $6,319+$612 | $7,007+$1,301 |
| State tax estimate | $3,499 | $3,875+$376 | $4,298+$799 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $7,020 | $7,500+$480 | $8,040+$1,020 |
Every other input stays at the value you set above — currently $85,000 for gross annual salary. Differences are measured against the first column.
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How income tax works in Alabama
Alabama uses a progressive income tax: lower brackets are taxed at 2% and only income above each threshold is taxed at higher rates, up to 5% at the top. Because of that, your effective rate is lower than the headline top rate.
This page summarizes the state rate; brackets, standard deductions, exemptions, and credits vary and change, so the calculator uses a single rate as an estimate. For an exact figure, check the Alabama Department of Revenue.
Alabama income tax — FAQ
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Yes. Alabama's income tax is progressive, from 2% to 5% for 2026. Rates, brackets, and deductions change, so confirm with the Alabama Department of Revenue.
What is the Alabama income tax rate?
Alabama uses graduated brackets for 2026, running from 2% on the lowest income to 5% at the top. Your effective rate — what you actually pay overall — is lower than the top rate.
How much will I take home in Alabama?
It depends on your salary and deductions. The calculator on this page estimates your Alabama paycheck after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, and a state income tax. Enter your salary to see per-paycheck and yearly take-home.
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