Create accurate paystubs for Alabama employees with Progressive 5% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Alabama State Income Tax | 5% | State | Progressive rate • Std deduction: $2,500 |
| Birmingham Occupational Tax | 1% | Local | Birmingham workers |
| Various City Occupational Taxes | 1%-2% | Local | Workers in certain cities |
| Tax Rate | Income Range (Single Filer) |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $500 |
| 4% | $500 – $3,000 |
| 5% | $3,000 and above |
* Brackets shown for single filers. Married/joint filers may have different thresholds.
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Alabama is one of the few states that allows a full deduction for federal income taxes paid on the state return. Many cities impose their own occupational taxes.
Alabama uses a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 5%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Alabama workers typically see 5 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Alabama does not have a specific statute requiring itemized pay stubs.
Employers must pay employees at least semi-monthly.
A typical Alabama paystub includes 5 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Alabama State Income Tax (5%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Alabama has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 2% to 5%. The rate used for your paystub depends on your income level and filing status. Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue for exact rates.
Yes, some jurisdictions in Alabama impose local income or occupational taxes: Birmingham Occupational Tax (1%) applies to Birmingham workers. Various City Occupational Taxes (1%-2%) applies to Workers in certain cities. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in Alabama is $7.25 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Alabama paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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