Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Alabama

In Alabama we have BLS pay data for political science teachers, postsecondary in Auburn only, where the average is $92,710 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the political science teachers, postsecondary average at $85,990 and the median at $77,860 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,100.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Alabama

Auburn$92,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Auburn	$92,710	$79,090	$57,110	$70,234	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.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Alabama

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 25-1065.
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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