Janitor Salary in Alabama (2026)
$14.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,442/year ($2,120/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $41,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,110 Janitor jobs in Alabama (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Janitor salary of $30,620 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 $25,442 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $30,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,494 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,342 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,341 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,442 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Alabama?
- The median Janitor salary in Alabama is $30,620 per year ($14.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,020 and $36,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $30,620, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $25,442 per year ($2,120 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 25,110 Janitor 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.