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Special Education Teacher Salary in Alabama (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $50,986/year ($4,249/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 25th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 870 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $64,520 a year — though pay ranges from $50,510 for newcomers to $77,150 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 870 Special Education Teacher jobs in Alabama (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $64,520 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 $50,986 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $64,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,562 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,936 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$3,036 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,986 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,249 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Alabama?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Alabama is $64,520 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,480 and $73,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $64,520, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $50,986 per year ($4,249 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 870 Special Education 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.