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Pharmacist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$64.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,744/year ($8,062/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $90,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $151,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,400 Pharmacist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Pharmacist salary of $134,630 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 $96,744 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $134,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,045 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,299 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$6,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,744 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Alabama?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Alabama is $134,630 per year ($64.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,250 and $151,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $134,630, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $96,744 per year ($8,062 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 5,400 Pharmacist 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.