Alabama Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Alabama payroll taxes

Typical Alabama paychecks include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Alabama state income tax. Certain municipalities impose an employee occupational tax (a local wage tax) that may be withheld; many do not. Employers fund state unemployment insurance (SUTA), federal FUTA, and workers’ compensation. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and some insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

• Employee (federal): Income tax (W-4 based), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare for high earners.
• Employee (state/local): Alabama income tax (A-4 elections) and any applicable city occupational tax.
• Employer: Alabama SUTA; FUTA; workers’ compensation; local employer obligations where applicable.
• Pretax deductions: May lower federal/state taxable wages and, when eligible, FICA.

How Your Alabama Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross hourly wages (regular, overtime, differentials, tips, bonuses) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal income tax, Alabama state withholding, and any city occupational tax if applicable. The calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and final take-home.

• Inputs: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, city (if any), deductions.
• Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal, state, local (if any), deductions, and estimated net pay.
• Supplemental wages: Compare flat vs. aggregate federal methods for bonuses/commissions.

Alabama Income unemployment tax rate — 10 Years (Employer SUTA)

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Alabama salary threshold

Alabama generally follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exempt status requires meeting duties tests and the applicable federal salary-basis threshold; job titles alone don’t confer exemption. Confirm Alabama minimum wage (federal default applies statewide absent local ordinances), tip-credit rules, and industry-specific standards when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income: Alabama — 10 Years

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Alabama Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA is federal and applies in Alabama: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. After exceeding the federal threshold, Additional Medicare is withheld from employees (no employer match). Eligible pretax benefits (e.g., Section 125 health premiums) can reduce FICA-taxable wages depending on plan rules.

Number of cities that have local income taxes

50-word description: Several Alabama cities levy an employee occupational (wage) tax in addition to state and federal withholding. Rates and sourcing rules vary by city, and employers often must register and remit. Many Alabama municipalities have no wage tax. Always verify your worksite city’s current ordinance before estimating paychecks.

Illustrative Alabama occupational (local wage) tax table (verify current rules before use)

Alabama Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Most non-exempt workers earn 1.5× regular rate after 40 hours/week (FLSA baseline; Alabama has no separate daily OT rule).
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay on a regular schedule (often biweekly or semimonthly) and provide itemized wage statements.
• Recordkeeping: Accurate timekeeping and payroll record retention are required.

Additional Alabama forms

• IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding elections).
• Alabama Form A-4 (Employee’s Withholding Tax Exemption Certificate).
• Form I-9 employment eligibility verification; Alabama new-hire reporting.
• Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance).
• Alabama unemployment (employer) account registration; required workplace posters.

FAQs about the Alabama Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Alabama Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

Enter hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, city (if any), and pretax/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal, Alabama state, and city occupational taxes (where applicable) to estimate take-home with a clear breakdown.

Does Alabama have local wage taxes?

Some cities do. If you work in a municipality with an occupational tax, your employer typically withholds it from wages. If you don’t, there’s no local wage tax line. Always confirm your worksite city’s rules.

Which form controls my Alabama state withholding?

Alabama Form A-4 controls your state withholding elections. Complete it with your IRS W-4, update after life changes, and mirror settings in the calculator.

How should I enter overtime, shift differentials, tips, and bonuses?

Add overtime using the correct multiplier (typically 1.5× after 40 hours/week). Enter differentials, tips, and supplemental wages separately so the calculator recomputes federal, state, and local withholdings accurately.

Why did my Alabama paycheck change this period?

Common reasons: variable hours/tips, overtime, bonuses (supplemental withholding method), updated W-4/A-4 elections, benefits changes, or starting/ending a job in a city with occupational tax.

Can pretax benefits increase my take-home?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and certain insurance—reduce taxable wages and may lower income tax and, when eligible, FICA.

How are tips treated in Alabama paycheck calculations?

Reported tips are taxable for federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Alabama state income tax. Include tips to ensure correct withholding and compliance where tip credits apply.

How do multiple jobs affect my withholding?

Use the IRS multiple-jobs guidance on your W-4 and ensure A-4 reflects your situation. Model each job separately—especially if one is in a city with an occupational tax.

What is Additional Medicare tax and when does it apply?

After wages exceed the federal threshold, employers must withhold Additional Medicare on the excess. There’s no employer match for this portion; it appears with regular Medicare on your stub.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

They’re supplemental wages. Employers may use a flat federal supplemental rate or aggregate with regular wages; Alabama state withholding and any applicable occupational tax still apply.

Can the calculator project annual take-home from my hourly rate?

Yes. Multiply weekly hours by 52, add expected overtime/tips/bonuses, then run the estimate with your pay frequency, city (if any), and deductions to see an approximate annual net total.

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