Alabama income tax calculator
Estimate your Alabama take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and Alabama income tax. Alabama has a progressive state income tax. Set your salary and filing status to see the breakdown.
Your salary
Annual salary
$Filing status
Take-home pay
$74,220Federal
$13,170FICA
$7,650Alabama
$4,960Alabama state income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single filer) | Alabama rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $500 | 2% |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000 and above | 5% |
- Alabama has 3 tax brackets, running from 2% to 5%.
- The top 5% rate applies to single-filer taxable income above $3,000.
- Married-filing-jointly brackets are approximated by doubling single thresholds; actual joint schedules may differ.
- Some Alabama cities, including Birmingham, levy an occupational tax on wages earned in the city. This calculator models the state tax only.
Frequently asked questions
Alabama uses a progressive income tax, so higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates. Use the calculator to see your estimated Alabama tax at your salary.
It uses 2026 federal figures and 2026 Alabama brackets: federal income tax with the standard deduction, FICA (Social Security up to the wage base plus Medicare) and Alabama income tax after the deductions modeled on this page. It assumes one wage earner, even on a joint return, and approximates Alabama's joint brackets by doubling the single thresholds, so actual joint schedules can differ. It leaves out local or city taxes, itemized deductions, credits, other withholdings and some state adjustments, so your actual tax depends on your full return.
No. It is an estimate for planning, not tax advice or a paycheck guarantee. It uses 2026 federal figures and 2026 Alabama brackets. Your real tax depends on deductions, credits, other income, and local taxes. Confirm with a tax professional before making decisions.
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