Alabama State Income Tax 2026
Alabama has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 3 brackets from 2% to 5%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $3,485 in Alabama income tax, an effective rate of 4.65%.
| Salary | Alabama income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,235 | 4.12% | $102 | $25,049 |
| $40,000 | $1,735 | 4.34% | $144 | $32,584 |
| $50,000 | $2,235 | 4.47% | $186 | $40,120 |
| $60,000 | $2,735 | 4.56% | $227 | $47,654 |
| $75,000 | $3,485 | 4.65% | $290 | $58,107 |
| $100,000 | $4,735 | 4.74% | $394 | $74,444 |
| $150,000 | $7,235 | 4.82% | $602 | $106,555 |
| $250,000 | $12,234 | 4.89% | $1,019 | $170,947 |
How Alabama taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $3,000 for a single filer and $8,500 for joint filers and a personal exemption of $1,500 ($3,000 joint). Alabama taxes wages at 2%, 4%, and 5%. The standard deduction shrinks as income rises, which this estimate does not phase out. Birmingham and a few other cities add an occupational tax. Type that rate if you know it. Source: Alabama Department of Revenue.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. City or county wage tax is not included in the table; the paycheck calculator lets you add it.
Alabama tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Alabama paycheck calculator, or the Alabama hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Alabama minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $500 | 2% | $0 to $1,000 |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% | $1,000 to $6,000 |
| Over $3,000 | 5% | Over $6,000 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama income tax (this page) | 5% | $3,485 | $58,107 |
| Mississippi income tax | 4% | $2,600 | $58,992 |
| Georgia income tax | 4.99% | $2,994 | $58,598 |
| Tennessee income tax | none | $0 | $61,592 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $500 | 4% |
| $3,000 | 5% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $1,000 | 4% |
| $6,000 | 5% |
Source: Alabama Department of Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Alabama have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 5%.
What is the Alabama income tax rate in 2026?
3 brackets from 2% to 5%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Alabama income tax on $50,000?
About $2,235 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.47%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Alabama income tax on $100,000?
About $4,735 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.74%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.