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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$115,420
- Birmingham$100,940
- Montgomery$94,650
- Tuscaloosa$83,450
- Mobile$80,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $115,420 | $110,110 | $85,160 | $85,325 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $100,940 | $103,750 | $80,380 | $75,703 | 92 |
| Montgomery | $94,650 | $97,710 | $69,830 | $71,523 | 90 |
| Tuscaloosa | $83,450 | $86,110 | $66,800 | $64,081 | 88 |
| Mobile | $80,840 | $79,640 | $78,000 | $62,347 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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