Software Developers Salary in Alabama
Software Developers in Alabama earn a median of $122,540 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,450
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,590; the top 10% earn over $175,330. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Alabama
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Software Developers pay in Alabama
How much do software developers make in Alabama?
The median is $122,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,590 and the top 10% earn over $175,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.