Gadsden Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Gadsden, Alabama charges a flat 2.00% local income tax on top of your federal, FICA and Alabama state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $2,000 a year in Gadsden local tax, leaving $72,370/year take-home ($2783.46 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,311.25 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · Gadsden: $57.69
Annual take-home: $60,093 on $75,000 gross · 80% of gross
Includes Gadsden local income tax.
Full breakdown (per paycheck & annual)
| Line | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$295.00 | −$7,670 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$178.85 | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$41.83 | −$1,088 |
| Gadsden local tax | −$57.69 | −$1,500 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,311.25 | $60,093 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. Gadsden local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Gadsden's local income tax works
Gadsden levies a flat 2.00% local income tax on top of Alabama's state income tax — the same piggyback mechanism used across this jurisdiction. Because the rate is flat, your local tax is simply your taxable income multiplied by 2.00%, regardless of how much you earn.
On $60,000, that's $1,200 a year; on $100,000, $2,000 a year.
Gadsden vs. Alabama state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Alabama's own state income tax (separate from Gadsden's local tax) applies statewide; on a $100,000 salary that's about $4,810 a year before any local tax is added.
Among the 6 local jurisdictions in this dataset for Alabama, Gadsden ranks #1 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Gadsden and the lowest is Bessemer.
Gadsden paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Alabama state tax $2,810, Gadsden local tax $1,200 → take-home $46,380/year ($1783.85 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Alabama state tax $4,810, Gadsden local tax $2,000 → take-home $72,370/year ($2783.46 biweekly).
These assume the standard deduction, no pre-tax 401(k)/health deductions and biweekly pay. Use the calculator above for your own salary, filing status and deductions.
Who pays Gadsden's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Gadsden based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Alabama's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Gadsden are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Gadsden local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Gadsden's local income tax?
Gadsden charges a flat 2.00% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $2,000 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Gadsden?
About $46,380 a year ($1783.85 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Alabama state tax and Gadsden's local tax of $1,200.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Gadsden?
About $72,370 a year ($2783.46 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Alabama state tax and Gadsden's local tax of $2,000.
Is Gadsden's local tax the same as Alabama's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Alabama state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Gadsden's local tax (a flat 2.00% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Gadsden's local tax higher or lower than other Alabama jurisdictions?
Gadsden ranks #1 of 6 local jurisdictions covered for Alabama by dollar amount of tax at $100,000 — Gadsden is the highest and Bessemer is the lowest.
How is Gadsden's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Alabama state tax) is multiplied by 2.00%.
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