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Software Developers average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$127,280
- Birmingham$123,020
- Daphne$120,280
- Mobile$119,940
- Auburn$117,680
- Dothan$116,830
- Montgomery$116,010
- Decatur$115,630
- Florence$115,280
- Tuscaloosa$115,260
- Anniston$105,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $127,280 | $128,080 | $100,320 | $93,102 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $123,020 | $125,410 | $87,720 | $90,352 | 92 |
| Daphne | $120,280 | $121,320 | $83,260 | $88,555 | 95 |
| Mobile | $119,940 | $122,540 | $87,320 | $88,329 | 88 |
| Auburn | $117,680 | $120,310 | $77,990 | $86,827 | 88 |
| Dothan | $116,830 | $115,580 | $80,760 | $86,262 | 84 |
| Montgomery | $116,010 | $110,620 | $80,380 | $85,717 | 90 |
| Decatur | $115,630 | $107,740 | $82,110 | $85,465 | 87 |
| Florence | $115,280 | $116,260 | $78,180 | $85,232 | 85 |
| Tuscaloosa | $115,260 | $104,870 | $77,590 | $85,219 | 88 |
| Anniston | $105,600 | $99,260 | $72,890 | $78,800 | 86 |
*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 15-1252.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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