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Distribution Manager Salary in Alabama (2026)
$56.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,342/year ($7,195/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 13th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 1,250 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $118,320 a year — though pay ranges from $63,710 for newcomers to $198,970 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $118,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $149,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $198,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,250 Distribution Manager jobs in Alabama (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Distribution Manager salary of $118,320 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 $86,342 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $118,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,200 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,051 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$5,726 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,342 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,195 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Alabama?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Alabama is $118,320 per year ($56.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,120 and $149,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $118,320, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $86,342 per year ($7,195 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,250 Distribution Manager 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.