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Dispatcher Salary in Alabama (2026)
$23.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,133/year ($3,261/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 33rd of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 1,780 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $48,790 a year — though pay ranges from $34,490 for newcomers to $72,740 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,780 Dispatcher jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Dispatcher salary of $48,790 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 $39,133 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,675 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,732 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,250 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,133 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,261 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alabama paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Alabama?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Alabama is $48,790 per year ($23.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,140 and $58,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $48,790, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $39,133 per year ($3,261 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,780 Dispatcher 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.