Lawyer Salary in Alabama (2026)
$63.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,059/year ($7,922/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $181,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $249,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,730 Lawyer jobs in Alabama (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Lawyer salary of $131,970 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 $95,059 — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
| Gross (median) | $131,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,407 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,096 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$6,409 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,059 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Alabama?
- The median Lawyer salary in Alabama is $131,970 per year ($63.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,920 and $181,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $131,970, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $95,059 per year ($7,922 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 6,730 Lawyer 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.