This Alabama paycheck calculator helps you estimate your take-home pay after federal, state, and payroll taxes are subtracted.
How the Alabama Paycheck Calculator Works
This Alabama paycheck calculator helps you figure out how much money you’ll take home after taxes when you work in Alabama. You enter your gross yearly salary (how much you make before taxes), and the calculator subtracts all required taxes to show your net (take-home) pay.
It uses real 2025 tax brackets for both the federal government and the state of Alabama. It also includes Social Security and Medicare taxes, which are taken out of everyone’s paycheck.
Key Terms Explained
Gross Salary:
This is the total amount of money you earn before any taxes or deductions are taken out.
Federal Income Tax:
This is the tax you pay to the United States government. The calculator first subtracts your standard deduction (based on your filing status), then it applies the correct tax rate for each part of your income.
Alabama State Tax:
This is the tax you pay to the state of Alabama. The more you earn, the higher your rate goes. Alabama does not subtract a standard deduction in this calculator.
Social Security Tax:
A fixed 6.2% of your income goes toward Social Security, which helps pay for retirement and disability programs.
Medicare Tax:
A fixed 1.45% of your income goes to Medicare, which supports health insurance for people 65 and older.
Net Salary:
This is your final paycheck amount after all taxes are removed. It’s the money you actually get to keep and spend.
Pay Frequency:
You can choose how often you get paid — like every week, every two weeks, or monthly. The calculator adjusts the results based on your selection.
Important Note
This calculator gives a good estimate based on 2025 tax rules, but it doesn’t include other things like retirement savings, health insurance, or extra pay like bonuses. For exact paycheck details, check with your employer or payroll service.