Alabama Paycheck Calculator
Alabama keeps state income tax simple -- three brackets topping out at 5% on income over $3,000 (single). On the federal side you still face the standard 2026 brackets, Social Security, and Medicare; this calculator pulls it all together so you can see your real Alabama paycheck.
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Estimated Paycheck Breakdown
Estimate using 2026 federal brackets, $168,600 Social Security wage base, and the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages above $200,000 single / $250,000 MFJ.
Alabama State Income Tax: 2.0% - 5.0% (progressive)
Alabama uses three brackets: 2% on the first $500 ($1,000 MFJ), 4% on the next slice, and 5% on income over $3,000 single / $6,000 MFJ. Local occupational taxes apply in Birmingham, Macon County, and a few other municipalities (typically ~1%) -- those are not included in this estimator.
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