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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$53,300
- Decatur$51,310
- Birmingham$50,440
- Florence$49,810
- Tuscaloosa$48,010
- Mobile$47,000
- Montgomery$46,920
- Daphne$43,140
- Dothan$41,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $53,300 | $52,020 | $42,360 | $42,792 | 93 |
| Decatur | $51,310 | $46,810 | $40,220 | $41,281 | 87 |
| Birmingham | $50,440 | $48,380 | $42,840 | $40,620 | 92 |
| Florence | $49,810 | $44,690 | $41,750 | $40,142 | 85 |
| Tuscaloosa | $48,010 | $45,540 | $40,900 | $38,775 | 88 |
| Mobile | $47,000 | $45,280 | $37,400 | $38,008 | 88 |
| Montgomery | $46,920 | $46,450 | $36,880 | $37,947 | 90 |
| Daphne | $43,140 | $40,370 | $33,950 | $35,076 | 95 |
| Dothan | $41,480 | $38,550 | $32,010 | $33,815 | 84 |
*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 43-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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