Tutor Salary in Alabama (2026)
$17.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,119/year ($2,427/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 38th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 890 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $35,500 a year — though pay ranges from $19,630 for newcomers to $45,230 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $19,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Tutor jobs in Alabama (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Tutor salary of $35,500 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 $29,119 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,716 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,585 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,119 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,427 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alabama paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Alabama?
- The median Tutor salary in Alabama is $35,500 per year ($17.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,700 and $41,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $35,500, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $29,119 per year ($2,427 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 890 Tutor 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.