Busser Salary in Alabama (2026)
$10.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $19,181/year ($1,598/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $18,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $22,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $34,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,420 Busser jobs in Alabama (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Busser salary of $22,470 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 $19,181 — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
| Gross (median) | $22,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$637 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,719 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$934 |
| Take-home (annual) | $19,181 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,598 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Alabama?
- The median Busser salary in Alabama is $22,470 per year ($10.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $18,750 and $28,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $22,470, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $19,181 per year ($1,598 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 3,420 Busser 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.