Alabama Paycheck Calculator 2025
Alabama has a progressive state income tax (2%–5%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,214.94
$57,589 per year · 76.8% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $312.08
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Alabama state income tax
- $136.92
- Take-home pay
- $2,214.94
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How taxes work in Alabama
Alabama uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2% to 5%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Before the brackets apply, Alabama subtracts a standard deduction of about $3,000 for single filers.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each Alabama paycheck.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Alabama
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Alabama. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,439 per year — 79.1% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,162 | $199 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Alabama state income tax | $2,810 | $108 |
| Take-home pay | $47,439 | $1,825 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Alabama has a progressive state income tax (2%–5%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the Alabama income tax rates?
Alabama has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2% to 5%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Alabama?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Alabama withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.