Software Developers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for software developers is $58.91 an hour ($122,540 a year). About 17,450 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Alabama ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.42 | $71,590 |
| 25% of workers | $41.82 | $86,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.91 | $122,540 |
| 75% of workers | $74.18 | $154,290 |
| 90% of workers | $84.29 | $175,330 |
Software Developers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $128,080 | 7,030 |
| Birmingham | $125,410 | 3,830 |
| Mobile | $122,540 | 1,050 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $121,320 | 340 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $120,310 | 290 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $116,260 | 130 |
| Dothan | $115,580 | 160 |
| Montgomery | $110,620 | 780 |
| Decatur | $107,740 | 160 |
| Tuscaloosa | $104,870 | 290 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $99,260 | 90 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $49,630 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,770 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,400 |
| Computer Network Architects | $130,810 |
| Information Security Analysts | $122,730 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,330 |
| Database Administrators | $93,900 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $101,500 |
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