How Much Is Alabama State Income Tax in 2026? 2%–5%

Quick Answer: Alabama Income Tax at a Glance

Alabama levies a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 5% that kicks in at just $3,000 of taxable income for single filers — one of the lowest top-bracket thresholds in the country. Estimate your 2026 net pay after federal tax, FICA, and Alabama tax below.

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How Alabama taxes your income in 2026

Single filers pay 2% on the first $500 of taxable income, 4% on income between $500 and $3,000, and 5% on everything above $3,000. Married couples filing jointly pay 2% on the first $1,000, 4% up to $6,000, and 5% above that. Because the top bracket starts so low, most full-time workers effectively pay close to a flat 5% on the bulk of their wages. The 2026 standard deduction is $2,500 for single filers and $7,500 for joint filers; the deduction starts slightly higher ($3,000 / $8,500) for lower-income households and phases down as income rises.

Alabama's unusual federal tax deduction

Alabama is one of the very few states that let you deduct the federal income tax you paid on your state return. That deduction meaningfully lowers the Alabama tax you actually owe compared with the raw brackets above. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Alabama income tax, and most pension and 401(k) distributions for retirees are exempt as well. A handful of Alabama cities, including Birmingham, levy small occupational license taxes on wages earned within city limits; those are separate from state income tax.

What this calculator includes (and excludes)

This estimate covers federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and Alabama state income tax using the 2026 brackets and standard deduction. It does not model Alabama's federal-income-tax deduction (so your real Alabama tax may be a bit lower than shown), city occupational taxes, itemized deductions, or tax credits. Figures are estimates for planning purposes, not tax advice.

Take-Home Pay by Income Level in Alabama

The table below shows estimated annual take-home pay for a single filer with no credits or pre-tax contributions. It includes federal income tax, FICA, and Alabama state income tax.

Gross Income	Federal Tax	FICA	AL State Tax	Take-Home Pay
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$2,335	$40,020
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$3,585	$58,008
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$4,835	$74,345
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$7,335	$106,456
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$9,835	$139,092

Estimated Tax Breakdown

Take-home $74,345

Federal

$13,170 13.2%

State

$4,835 4.8%

FICA

$7,650 7.6%

Net Pay

$74,345 74.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alabama income tax rate in 2026?

Alabama has three brackets: 2%, 4%, and a top rate of 5%. The 5% rate starts at only $3,000 of taxable income for single filers ($6,000 for joint filers), so most workers pay an effective rate close to 5% on the majority of their wages.

Does Alabama have local income taxes?

Alabama itself has no county income tax, but some cities — including Birmingham — charge occupational license taxes on wages earned inside the city. These small local levies are not included in this calculator's estimate.

Does Alabama tax Social Security benefits?

No. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Alabama income tax. Alabama also exempts most traditional pension and retirement-account distributions for retirees.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Alabama?

A single filer earning $75,000 pays roughly $3,585 in Alabama income tax and takes home about $58,008 per year after federal tax, FICA, and state tax, based on this calculator's 2026 estimates. See the example table above for the full breakdown.

Why might my real Alabama tax be lower than this estimate?

Alabama lets taxpayers deduct federal income tax paid when computing state taxable income. This calculator doesn't model that deduction, so it slightly overstates Alabama tax for most filers.