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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Alabama
- Mobile$59,580
- Tuscaloosa$54,850
- Montgomery$54,760
- Birmingham$54,170
- Huntsville$51,560
- Daphne$46,020
- Auburn$45,180
- Decatur$44,520
- Dothan$41,680
- Anniston$36,090
- Florence$36,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $59,580 | $64,690 | $44,180 | $47,562 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $54,850 | $50,230 | $42,640 | $43,970 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $54,760 | $55,360 | $43,020 | $43,901 | 90 |
| Birmingham | $54,170 | $57,570 | $43,100 | $43,453 | 92 |
| Huntsville | $51,560 | $44,800 | $34,370 | $41,471 | 93 |
| Daphne | $46,020 | $43,490 | $43,490 | $37,263 | 95 |
| Auburn | $45,180 | $45,170 | $45,170 | $36,625 | 88 |
| Decatur | $44,520 | $38,770 | $38,770 | $36,124 | 87 |
| Dothan | $41,680 | $45,900 | $28,640 | $33,967 | 84 |
| Anniston | $36,090 | $34,280 | $34,280 | $29,721 | 86 |
| Florence | $36,090 | $35,900 | $33,850 | $29,721 | 85 |
*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 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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