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Substitute Teacher Salary in Alabama (2026)
$12.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $21,400/year ($1,783/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $25,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $30,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,290 Substitute Teacher jobs in Alabama (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $25,340 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 $21,400 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $25,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$924 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,939 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,077 |
| Take-home (annual) | $21,400 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,783 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Alabama?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Alabama is $25,340 per year ($12.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,060 and $30,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $25,340, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $21,400 per year ($1,783 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 9,290 Substitute 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.