Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Alabama
Pre-loaded with Alabama's numbers: 5% state income tax, average pay of $1,680/week ($42/hr), and AL GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
$1,680/wk
Avg AL Pay
5%
State Income Tax
~$1,099/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
88.1
Cost of Living Index
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Same state assignment. You'll pay 5% state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$72.53
Based on 36 hours in AL.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,611
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,512
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$438
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,173
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$28,243
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$56,486
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$112,971
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,173
per week
Taxes
$438
per week
Total Gross: $2,611 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$686
≈ $2,970/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Alabama
$900
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$2,070
Your stipend covers rent with $2,070 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Alabama
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Alabama's cost of living is lower than the national average by 11.9 points.
💡 Lower cost of living area. Your pay may go further here than in expensive cities.
Housing Cost: Low
Utilities: Low
Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.
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Alabama Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in Alabama?
With the average Alabama package of $1,680/week and 5% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.
What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Alabama?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Alabama's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.
Is Alabama a good state for travel nurse pay?
Alabama averages $1,680/week with a 5% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 88.1. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.
Do I pay Alabama taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Generally yes — you pay Alabama income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.