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Software Developer Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$122,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.91/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
17,450
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$137,960 #9 of 50

Software Developer pay in Alabama, explained

Software developers in Alabama earn a median of $122,540 per year ($58.91 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $71,590, while the most experienced software developers reach about $175,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $122,540 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $122,540 is worth about $137,960 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #9 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,590
$34.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$122,540
$58.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$175,330
$84.29/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $122,540 $137,960
Georgia $131,010 $136,054 −$8,470
Florida $130,980 $126,656 −$8,440
Tennessee $122,430 $133,264 +$110
Mississippi $95,330 $109,634 +$27,210

Software Developer in Alabama: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Alabama?

Software developers in Alabama earn a median of $122,540 per year ($58.91 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Alabama pay software developers well?

At $122,540, Alabama pays 10% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 17,450 work in the state.

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