Alabama Judgment Interest Rate
United States Alabama’s statutory judgment interest rate.
Current rate
7.5% per year — current statutory rate (official text verified July 10, 2026) Set by statute
Alabama money judgments carry a fixed statutory rate of 7.5% per year under Ala. Code § 8-8-10(a), as simple interest. For a judgment "based upon a contract action," interest runs "at the same rate of interest as stated in the contract" (the contract rate governs, not…
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under Ala. Code § 8-8-10(a) — 7.5% per year, fixed by statute (simple interest). For a judgment "based upon a contract action," interest runs "at the same rate of interest as stated in the contract" (the contract rate governs, not… Verify against the statute; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 7.5% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=8-8-10
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.