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Hairstylist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$14.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,335/year ($2,028/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,300 Hairstylist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Hairstylist salary of $29,150 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 $24,335 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $29,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,318 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,230 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,268 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,335 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,028 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Alabama?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Alabama is $29,150 per year ($14.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,610 and $37,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $29,150, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $24,335 per year ($2,028 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 3,300 Hairstylist 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.