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Childcare Worker Salary in Alabama (2026)
$10.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $19,374/year ($1,614/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $22,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $32,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,580 Childcare Worker jobs in Alabama (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Childcare Worker salary of $22,720 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 $19,374 — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
| Gross (median) | $22,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$662 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,738 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$946 |
| Take-home (annual) | $19,374 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,614 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Alabama?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Alabama is $22,720 per year ($10.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,540 and $28,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $22,720, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $19,374 per year ($1,614 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.7%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 4,580 Childcare Worker 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.