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Alabama Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Alabama on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Alabama income tax for the year
$2,509
| Per month | $209.08 |
| Share of your income | 4.18% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 4.4% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Alabama income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | 2% |
| $500 – $3,000 | 4% |
| Over $3,000 | 5% |
- Standard deduction (single): $3,000, reduced as income rises
- Personal exemption: $1,500
- Alabama lets you subtract federal income tax before applying its rates
Rules that change the math in Alabama
The standard deduction steps down. It is $3,000 up to $25,999 of income, then drops $25 for each $500 of income above that, down to a floor of $2,500.
Alabama lets you deduct federal income tax before applying its own rates. That lowers the state bill for most workers.
Alabama income tax by income
| Income | Alabama tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $716 | 3.58% | 4.5% |
| $30,000 | $1,175 | 3.92% | 4.4% |
| $40,000 | $1,629 | 4.07% | 4.4% |
| $50,000 | $2,069 | 4.14% | 4.4% |
| $60,000 | $2,509 | 4.18% | 4.4% |
| $75,000 | $3,127 | 4.17% | 3.9% |
| $100,000 | $4,102 | 4.10% | 3.9% |
| $150,000 | $6,023 | 4.02% | 3.8% |
| $200,000 | $7,923 | 3.96% | 3.8% |
| $300,000 | $11,353 | 3.78% | 3.25% |
| $500,000 | $17,853 | 3.57% | 3.25% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed and the first dollars fall in lower brackets.
Alabama income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2%–5% | $2,509 | — |
| Florida | none | $0 | −$2,509 |
| Georgia | 4.99% | $2,246 | −$264 |
| Mississippi | 4% | $1,668 | −$841 |
| Tennessee | none | $0 | −$2,509 |
What an Alabama worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Alabama pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,509 of Alabama income tax. That leaves $47,881 a year. The Alabama paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama taxes wages at rates from 2% to 5%, depending on income in 2026.
How much Alabama income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $2,509 in Alabama income tax in 2026. That is 4.18% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction and the lower brackets.
How does Alabama compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Alabama ranks 42nd lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Florida charges the least.
Is Alabama income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $2,509 to Alabama.
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