How much does a software developer make in Alabama?
$122,500a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Alabama. That is $58.91 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.91
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,590Median: $122,500Highest 10%: $175,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,590 | $34.42 | |
| 25th | $86,990 | $41.82 | |
| Median | $122,500 | $58.91 | |
| 75th | $154,300 | $74.18 | |
| 90th | $175,300 | $84.29 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $128,100 |
| Birmingham, AL | $125,400 |
| Mobile, AL | $122,500 |
| Daphne, AL | $121,300 |
| Auburn, AL | $120,300 |
| Florence, AL | $116,300 |
| Columbus, GA | $116,200 |
| Dothan, AL | $115,600 |
| Montgomery, AL | $110,600 |
| Decatur, AL | $107,700 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $104,900 |
| Anniston, AL | $99,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 31. Hawaii | $124,000 |
| 32. Maine | $123,100 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $122,700 |
| 34. Alabama | $122,500 |
| 35. Tennessee | $122,400 |
| 36. Montana | $122,000 |
| 37. West Virginia | $121,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $58.91 ($122,500 a year).
Do software developers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $122,500 against $136,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Alabama rank for software developer pay?
Alabama ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays software developers the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $128,100 a year.
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.