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How much does an accountant and auditor make in Birmingham?

$78,660a year

Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,555 a month.

Hourly
$37.82
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
147 of 393
Jobs in the area
7,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,140Median: $78,660Highest 10%: $128,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,140$25.07
25th$63,200$30.38
Median$78,660$37.82
75th$98,350$47.28
90th$128,500$61.79

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors.

Huntsville, AL$79,220
Montgomery, AL$75,040
Columbus, GA$73,640
Auburn, AL$72,570
Mobile, AL$72,130
Decatur, AL$72,030
Tuscaloosa, AL$71,690
Daphne, AL$71,230
Florence, AL$67,600
Dothan, AL$67,330
Anniston, AL$66,260
Gadsden, AL$63,250
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Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Management Analyst$108,200
Credit Analyst$101,700
Project Management Specialist$100,800
Financial and Investment Analyst$91,290
Budget Analyst$88,550
Business Operations Specialist$86,530
Claims Adjuster$84,640
Financial Risk Specialist$81,750
Personal Financial Advisor$79,480
Cost Estimator$79,330
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Birmingham?

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $37.82 ($78,660 a year).

Do accountant and auditors make more in Birmingham than the national average?

No: $78,660 against $83,680 nationally, 6% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $74,880, so Birmingham pays 5% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for accountant and auditor pay?

147 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does an accountant and auditor make starting out in Birmingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.