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Data Scientist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$49.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,409/year ($6,367/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 24th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 1,740 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $103,120 a year — though pay ranges from $59,130 for newcomers to $161,590 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Data Scientist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Data Scientist salary of $103,120 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 $76,409 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $103,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,856 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,889 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$4,966 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,409 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,367 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Alabama?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Alabama is $103,120 per year ($49.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,140 and $127,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $103,120, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $76,409 per year ($6,367 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,740 Data Scientist 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.