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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Alabama
- Birmingham$52,520
- Montgomery$49,310
- Huntsville$47,920
- Mobile$45,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $52,520 | $49,390 | $38,430 | $42,200 | 92 |
| Montgomery | $49,310 | $47,100 | $37,680 | $39,762 | 90 |
| Huntsville | $47,920 | $43,950 | $38,640 | $38,706 | 93 |
| Mobile | $45,890 | $47,770 | $36,420 | $37,164 | 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 33-9021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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