Alabama Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay after federal & Alabama taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Sep 19, 2023
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Overview of Alabama
Alabama, the “Heart of Dixie,” is a state that exudes Southern charm and hospitality. It is the 30th largest state in land area and the 24th most populous state in the country. The state follows a progressive tax system, meaning that the tax rate increases as an individual’s taxable income goes up. The median household income is $48,123 (2017).
Summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 2% to 5%
- some cities have local income tax
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deduction and exemptions
From Wikipedia
Understanding your Alabama paycheck
From federal to state income taxes, various elements affect your take-home pay. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of your Alabama paycheck and explore the factors that influence your earnings.
First and foremost, your paycheck will be subject to federal income tax. The amount withheld is based on the information provided on your Form W-4. In addition to federal income tax, you’ll also have FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) deducted from your earnings. These mandatory contributions are taken straight from your payroll.
If you’re self-employed, you’re responsible for paying the employer and employee portions of FICA taxes. This is known as the Self-Employment Tax, which covers both Social Security and Medicare contributions.
Your Form W-4 is critical in determining the amount of federal income tax withheld from your pay. It accounts for your filing status, number of dependents, and any additional withholdings your request. Your pay frequency (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) also affects the amount of taxes withheld from each paycheck.
Your marital status is another factor that influences your tax withholdings. Married individuals typically have lower tax rates than single filers. Pre-tax deductions, such as contributions to a 401(k) or health insurance premiums, can also lower your taxable income and potentially reduce your overall tax liability.
Alabama imposes a state income tax on its residents. The rates range from 2% to 5% based on income levels. While there’s no state payroll tax, some cities in Alabama do have local income taxes deducted from your paycheck. These rates vary by location and may affect your take-home pay.
Alabama offers a state standard deduction, which reduces your taxable income. The amount of the deduction depends on your filing status. Additionally, personal exemptions are available for you, your spouse, and any dependents you claim on your state tax return. These exemptions further decrease your taxable income, potentially lowering your overall tax liability.
Lastly, your paycheck may have post-tax deductions, such as wage garnishments, charitable contributions, or after-tax retirement plan contributions. These deductions are taken out after all taxes have been withheld and do not affect your taxable income.
Calculate your Alabama paycheck
Alabama tax year starts from July 01, the year before, to June 30, the current year. So the tax year 2022 will begin from July 01, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
Calculating your Alabama state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- Figure out your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Net income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- Understand your income tax liability [Taxable income × Income tax rate = Income tax liability]
- Minus any tax liability, deductions, withholdings [Net income – (Income tax liability + Pre-tax deductions + Post-tax deductions + Withholdings) = Your paycheck]
State payroll tax
There are no state payroll taxes in Alabama.
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $500 | 2.00% |
| $501 – $3,000 | 4.00% | ||
| $3,001+ | 5.00% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $1,000 | 2.00% | |
| $1,001 – $6,000 | 4.00% | ||
| $6,001+ | 5.00% |
Local income tax
Occupational tax is based on gross income.
| Tax year | Taxable income | City | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Any | Attalla | 2.00% |
| Auburn | 1.00% | ||
| Bear Creek | 1.00% | ||
| Bessemer | 1.00% | ||
| Birmingham | 1.00% | ||
| Brilliant | 1.00% | ||
| Fairfield | 1.00% | ||
| Gadsden | 2.00% | ||
| Glencoe | 2.00% | ||
| Goodwater | 0.75% | ||
| Guin | 1.00% | ||
| Hacklebug | 1.00% | ||
| Haleyville | 1.00% | ||
| Hamilton | 1.00% | ||
| Leeds | 1.00% | ||
| Lynn | 1.00% | ||
| Midfield | 1.00% | ||
| Mosses | 1.00% | ||
| Opelika | 1.50% | ||
| Rainbow City | 2.00% | ||
| Red Bay | 0.50% | ||
| Shorter | 1.00% | ||
| Southside | 2.00% | ||
| Sulligent | 1.00% | ||
| Tuskegee | 2.00% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Adjusted gross income | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
Single | $0 - $25,999 | $3,000 |
| $26,000 – $26,499 | $2,975 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $2,950 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $2,925 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $2,900 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $2,875 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $2,850 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $2,825 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $2,800 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $2,775 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $2,750 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $2,725 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $2,700 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $2,675 | ||
| $32,500 - $32,999 | $2,650 | ||
| $33,000 - $33,499 | $2,625 | ||
| $33,500 - $33,999 | $2,600 | ||
| $34,000 - $34,499 | $2,575 | ||
| $34,500 - $34,999 | $2,550 | ||
| $35,000 - $35,499 | $2,525 | ||
| $35,500+ | $2,500 | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly | $0 - $25,999 | $8,500 | |
| $26,000 – $26,499 | $8,325 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $8,150 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $7,975 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $7,800 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $7,625 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $7,450 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $7,275 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $7,100 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $6,925 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $6,750 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $6,575 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $6,400 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $6,225 | ||
| $32,500 - $32,999 | $6,050 | ||
| $33,000 - $33,499 | $5,875 | ||
| $33,500 - $33,999 | $5,700 | ||
| $34,000 - $34,499 | $5,525 | ||
| $34,500 - $34,999 | $5,350 | ||
| $35,000 - $35,499 | $5,175 | ||
| $35,500+ | $5,000 | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 - $12,999 | $4,250 | |
| $13,000 - $13,249 | $4,162 | ||
| $13,250 - $13,499 | $4,074 | ||
| $13,500 - $13,749 | $3,986 | ||
| $13,750 - $13,999 | $3,898 | ||
| $14,000 - $14,249 | $3,810 | ||
| $14,250 - $14,499 | $3,722 | ||
| $14,500 - $14,749 | $3,634 | ||
| $14,750 - $14,999 | $3,546 | ||
| $15,000 - $15,249 | $3,458 | ||
| $15,250 - $15,499 | $3,370 | ||
| $15,500 - $15,749 | $3,282 | ||
| $15,750 - $15,999 | $3,194 | ||
| $16,000 - $16,249 | $3,106 | ||
| $16,250 - $16,499 | $3,018 | ||
| $16,500 - $16,749 | $2,930 | ||
| $16,750 - $16,999 | $2,842 | ||
| $17,000 - $17,249 | $2,754 | ||
| $17,250 - $17,499 | $2,666 | ||
| $17,500 - $17,749 | $2,578 | ||
| $17,750+ | $2,500 | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $25,999 | $5,200 | |
| $26,000 – $26,499 | $5,065 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $4,930 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $4,795 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $4,660 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $4,525 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $4,390 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $4,255 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $4,120 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $3,985 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $3,850 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $3,715 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $3,580 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $3,445 | ||
| $32,500 - $32,999 | $3,310 | ||
| $33,000 - $33,499 | $3,175 | ||
| $33,500 - $33,999 | $3,040 | ||
| $34,000 - $34,499 | $2,905 | ||
| $34,500 - $34,999 | $2,770 | ||
| $35,000 - $35,499 | $2,635 | ||
| $35,500+ | $2,500 | ||
| 2021 2020 |
Single | $0 – $23,499 | $2,500 |
| $23,500 - $23,999 | $2,475 | ||
| $24,000 - $24,499 | $2,450 | ||
| $24,500 - $24,999 | $2,425 | ||
| $25,000 - $25,499 | $2,400 | ||
| $25,500 - $25,999 | $2,375 | ||
| $26,000 - $26,499 | $2,350 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $2,325 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $2,300 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $2,275 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $2,250 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $2,225 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $2,200 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $2,175 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $2,150 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $2,125 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $2,100 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $2,075 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $2,050 | ||
| $32,500- $32,999 | $2,025 | ||
| $33,000+ | $2,000 | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly | $0 - $23,499 | $7,500 | |
| $23,500 - $23,999 | $7,325 | ||
| $24,000 - $24,499 | $7,150 | ||
| $24,500 - $24,999 | $6,975 | ||
| $25,000 - $25,499 | $6,800 | ||
| $25,500 - $25,999 | $6,625 | ||
| $26,000 - $26,499 | $6,450 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $6,275 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $6,100 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $5,925 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $5,750 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $5,575 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $5,400 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $5,225 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $5,050 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $4,875 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $4,700 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $4,525 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $4,350 | ||
| $32,500- $32,999 | $4,175 | ||
| $33,000+ | $4,000 | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 - $10,749 | $3,750 | |
| $10,750 - $10,999 | $3,662 | ||
| $11,000 - $11,249 | $3,574 | ||
| $11,250 - $11,499 | $3,486 | ||
| $11,500 - $11,749 | $3,398 | ||
| $11,750 - $11,999 | $3,310 | ||
| $12,000 - $12,249 | $3,222 | ||
| $12,250 - $12,499 | $3,134 | ||
| $12,500 - $12,749 | $3,046 | ||
| $12,750 - $12,999 | $2,958 | ||
| $13,000 - $13,249 | $2,870 | ||
| $13,250 - $13,499 | $2,782 | ||
| $13,500 - $13,749 | $2,694 | ||
| $13,750 - $13,999 | $2,606 | ||
| $14,000 - $14,249 | $2,518 | ||
| $14,250 - $14,499 | $2,430 | ||
| $14,500 - $14,749 | $2,342 | ||
| $14,750 - $14,999 | $2,254 | ||
| $15,000 - $15,249 | $2,166 | ||
| $15,250 - $15,499 | $2,078 | ||
| $15,500+ | $2,000 | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $23,499 | $4,700 | |
| $23,500 - $23,999 | $4,565 | ||
| $24,000 - $24,499 | $4,430 | ||
| $24,500 - $24,999 | $4,295 | ||
| $25,000 - $25,499 | $4,160 | ||
| $25,500 - $25,999 | $4,025 | ||
| $26,000 - $26,499 | $3,890 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $3,755 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $3,620 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $3,485 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $3,350 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $3,215 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $3,080 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $2,945 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $2,810 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $2,675 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $2,540 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $2,405 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $2,270 | ||
| $32,500- $32,999 | $2,135 | ||
| $33,000+ | $2,000 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$1,500 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $3,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,000 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$1,500 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $3,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $500 |
FAQs
What taxes does Alabaman pay?
Besides the state-level income tax ranging from 2% to 5%, some cities also have a local income tax. There is no state-level payroll tax.
How much do you make after taxes in Alabama?
A single filer who makes $48,000 annually will take home $38,290 after taxes.
The take-home pay for a married couple with a combined annual income of $96,000 is $76,580.
How much taxes will get deducted from a $48,000 paycheck in Alabama?
The total taxes deducted for a single filer are $503.17 monthly or $232.23 bi-weekly.