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Bookkeeper Salary in Alabama (2026)
$21.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,006/year ($3,001/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,890 Bookkeeper jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Bookkeeper salary of $44,640 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 $36,006 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $44,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,177 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,415 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,042 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,006 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,001 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Alabama?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Alabama is $44,640 per year ($21.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,390 and $50,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $44,640, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $36,006 per year ($3,001 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 19,890 Bookkeeper 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.