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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$105,020
- Mobile$100,400
- Birmingham$90,880
- Montgomery$79,810
- Auburn$68,720
- Tuscaloosa$68,300
- Anniston$68,050
- Daphne$60,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $105,020 | $91,230 | $63,010 | $78,414 | 93 |
| Mobile | $100,400 | $98,310 | $62,150 | $75,344 | 88 |
| Birmingham | $90,880 | $79,560 | $57,400 | $69,018 | 92 |
| Montgomery | $79,810 | $70,710 | $55,360 | $61,662 | 90 |
| Auburn | $68,720 | $72,420 | $60,630 | $54,293 | 88 |
| Tuscaloosa | $68,300 | $64,140 | $56,090 | $54,014 | 88 |
| Anniston | $68,050 | $61,140 | $55,990 | $53,848 | 86 |
| Daphne | $60,270 | $50,700 | $50,700 | $48,086 | 95 |
*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 33-3021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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