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Administrative Assistant Salary in Alabama (2026)
$20.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,738/year ($2,812/month) for a single filer
Administrative Assistant pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 45,050 Administrative Assistant jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-6014, “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Administrative Assistant salary of $41,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,738 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $41,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,816 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,185 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,892 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,738 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,812 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Administrative Assistant make in Alabama?
- The median Administrative Assistant salary in Alabama is $41,630 per year ($20.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,580 and $49,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Administrative Assistant in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $41,630, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $33,738 per year ($2,812 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 45,050 Administrative Assistant jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.