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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Assistant Salary After Tax in Birmingham

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท AL ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.89

Physician Assistant Salary Range

25th Percentile

$105,000

Take-home:

$77,168

$6,431/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$126,000

Take-home:

$90,739

$7,562/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$148,000

Take-home:

$104,676

$8,723/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $126,000

Gross Salary$126,000
Federal Tax(15.5%)โ€“$19,487
AL State Taxโ€“$6,135
Social Securityโ€“$7,812
Medicareโ€“$1,827
Annual Take-Home$90,739
$7,562Monthly
$3,490Bi-Weekly
27.98%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Birmingham

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)13.5% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,020/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,280/mo

COL Index

0.89

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,890/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,562 ($90,744/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,781

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,269

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,512

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$45,372

Wants / year

$27,223

Savings / year

$18,149

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Birmingham?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Birmingham (AL) is $126,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $105,000 and the 75th percentile is $148,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Birmingham?

At the median salary of $126,000, a Physician Assistant in AL takes home approximately $90,739 per year ($7,562/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 27.98%.

Can a Physician Assistant afford rent in Birmingham?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Birmingham is $1,020/month. On the median Physician Assistant salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 13.5%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,890/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician Assistant salaries in Birmingham?

Birmingham has a cost-of-living index of 0.89 (1.00 = national average). Birmingham is 11% cheaper than the US average, so the Physician Assistant salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.