Alabama taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Alabama, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Alabama at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 2%–5% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $2,509 |
| Local income taxes | In some cities or counties |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $47,881 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 41st of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Alabama taxes wages
| 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.
Take-home pay in Alabama by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,691 | $2,724 |
| $60,000 | $47,881 | $3,990 |
| $80,000 | $61,789 | $5,149 |
| $100,000 | $75,079 | $6,257 |
| $150,000 | $107,768 | $8,981 |
Alabama and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2%–5% | $47,881 | $7.25 |
| Florida | none | $50,390 | $15.00 |
| Georgia | 4.99% | $48,145 | $7.25 |
| Mississippi | 4% | $48,722 | $7.25 |
| Tennessee | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
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