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Software Engineer Salary in Alabama
Alabama · Updated 2025 · Adjusted for local cost of living
Median Salary
$104,400
Mid-level
Entry Level
$74K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$141K
6–9 years
COL vs National
-13%
Cost of living
Software Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Alabama
| Experience | P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entry Level 0–2 years | $54K | $63K | $73,950 | $85K | $97K |
Mid Level 3–5 years | $77K | $89K | $104,400 | $124K | $144K |
Senior Level 6–9 years | $103K | $120K | $140,940 | $165K | $196K |
Lead / Principal 10–14 years | $126K | $146K | $169,650 | $198K | $235K |
Director / Executive 15+ years | $161K | $191K | $230,550 | $278K | $348K |
All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Alabama cost of living (×0.87 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.
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How Industry Affects Software Engineer Pay in Alabama
Technology / Software
$141K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$134K
+28%
Consulting
$127K
+22%
Healthcare
$113K
+8%
Government
$99K
-5%
Education
$92K
-12%
Nonprofit
$87K
-17%
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