Software Developers Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Alabama
Software Developers in Alabama earn a median salary of $102,165 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.2% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 14,100 software developers are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $88,370 to $121,320 depending on location.
$102,165
Avg median salary in Alabama
$121,320
Highest paying metro
$88,370
Lowest paying metro
14,100
Employed in Alabama
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $121,320 | $91,820 | $161,380 | 7,010 |
| Southwest Alabama | $117,470 | $81,750 | $135,680 | 50 |
| Daphne, AL | $112,830 | $77,670 | $154,950 | 260 |
| Birmingham, AL | $106,890 | $81,930 | $135,980 | 3,800 |
| Decatur, AL | $105,830 | $79,130 | $130,920 | 140 |
| Northeast Alabama | $104,720 | $82,430 | $158,990 | 220 |
| Dothan, AL | $100,810 | $76,200 | $128,470 | 90 |
| Southeast Alabama | $100,790 | $80,830 | $139,660 | 270 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $98,790 | $77,160 | $124,220 | 240 |
| Northwest Alabama | $98,730 | $74,430 | $132,870 | — |
| Mobile, AL | $98,620 | $76,980 | $132,060 | 950 |
| Montgomery, AL | $95,690 | $77,060 | $127,120 | 730 |
| Auburn, AL | $93,240 | $74,530 | $133,800 | 190 |
| Florence, AL | $88,380 | $72,840 | $132,700 | 90 |
| Anniston, AL | $88,370 | $60,520 | $123,510 | 60 |