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Preschool Teacher Salary in Alabama (2026)
$13.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,698/year ($1,975/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,910 Preschool Teacher jobs in Alabama (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $28,310 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 $23,698 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $28,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,221 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,166 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,226 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,698 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,975 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Alabama?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Alabama is $28,310 per year ($13.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,190 and $33,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $28,310, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $23,698 per year ($1,975 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 7,910 Preschool Teacher 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.