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Mail Carrier Salary in Alabama (2026)
$27.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,847/year ($3,821/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,840 Mail Carrier jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Mail Carrier salary of $57,700 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 $45,847 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $57,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,744 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,414 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,695 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,847 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,821 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Alabama?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Alabama is $57,700 per year ($27.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,390 and $76,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $57,700, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $45,847 per year ($3,821 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 5,840 Mail Carrier 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.