Alabama Paycheck Calculator

How to Use the Alabama Paycheck Calculator

The Alabama Paycheck Calculator is a tool designed to help you calculate your paycheck details, including deductions and net pay. Follow these steps to use the calculator effectively.

Entering Your Pay Information

Step 1: Select Pay Frequency

• Choose how often you receive your pay by selecting one of the following options: Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, or Monthly.

Step 2: Enter Gross Pay

• In the Gross Pay Per Period field, enter the amount you earn before any deductions.
• Ensure the value is a positive number, and use decimal points as needed.

Specifying Tax Details

Step 3: Federal Withholding Allowances

• Enter the number of federal withholding allowances you are claiming.
• The number must be a whole number (e.g., 0, 1, 2).

Step 4: Filing Status

• Select your tax filing status: Single, Married, or Head of Household.

Step 5: Additional Withholding

• If you have any additional tax withholding, enter the amount here.
• This field is optional and can be left blank if not applicable.

Reviewing Your Calculated Results

Once you have filled in all the information, the calculator will compute the following:

• Federal Income Tax: Your federal tax deduction based on your input values.
• Alabama State Tax: The estimated state tax deduction.
• Social Security: Automatically calculated as 6.2% of your gross pay.
• Medicare: Automatically calculated as 1.45% of your gross pay.
• Total Deductions: The sum of all taxes and additional withholdings.
• Net Pay: Your earnings after all deductions have been subtracted.
• Annual Gross Pay: Your projected annual earnings before deductions.
• Annual Net Pay: Your projected annual earnings after all deductions.

Use this information to gain a better understanding of your paycheck and manage your finances accordingly.