Alabama Income Tax Brackets 2026
Alabama taxes income in 3 brackets from 2% to 5% for 2026; the top rate of 5% applies to taxable income over $3,000 for a single filer.
Alabama brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $500 | 2% |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% |
| Over $3,000 | 5% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $500 | 2% |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% |
| Over $3,000 | 5% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $500 | 2% |
| $500 to $3,000 | 4% |
| Over $3,000 | 5% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 to $6,000 | 4% |
| Over $6,000 | 5% |
- Alabama lets you deduct the federal income tax you pay, so its tax is lower than the 5% top rate suggests.
- The standard deduction shrinks as income rises from $26,000 to $35,500.
- Birmingham and other Alabama city and county occupational taxes are not included yet.
Alabama income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Alabama tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,175 | 3.9% | 5% |
| $50,000 | $2,069 | 4.1% | 5% |
| $75,000 | $3,127 | 4.2% | 5% |
| $100,000 | $4,102 | 4.1% | 5% |
| $150,000 | $6,023 | 4% | 5% |
| $200,000 | $7,923 | 4% | 5% |
| $300,000 | $11,353 | 3.8% | 5% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Alabama's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Alabama income tax brackets for 2026?
Alabama taxes income in 3 brackets from 2% to 5% for 2026; the top rate of 5% applies to taxable income over $3,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,127 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 4.2%, with the last dollar taxed at 5%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
Take-home pay in Alabama
Sources
- Alabama Department of Revenue, Withholding Tax Tables and Instructions (January 2026): standard deduction schedule, federal income tax deduction, personal exemptions and rates (brackets, standard deduction, federal tax deduction, exemption; checked October 15, 2026)
- Alabama Department of Revenue income tax FAQs: 2%, 4% and 5% rates; $1,500 / $3,000 personal exemptions (brackets, exemption; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.