Computer Programmer Salary in Alabama
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$94,384
across 17 metros
vs National Avg
-1.1%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
17
9 above national avg
Highest Metro
$108,659
Huntsville
All metro areas in Alabama
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17 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, ALAL | $70K | $89K | $108K | $128K | $109K |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, ALAL | $68K | $88K | $107K | $127K | $107K |
| Decatur, ALAL | $66K | $85K | $105K | $125K | $105K |
| Birmingham, ALAL | $65K | $82K | $98K | $115K | $99K |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan areaAL | $63K | $80K | $97K | $114K | $97K |
| Columbus, GA-ALAL | $69K | $83K | $96K | $110K | $96K |
| Anniston-Oxford, ALAL | $62K | $79K | $96K | $113K | $96K |
| Gadsden, ALAL | $62K | $79K | $96K | $113K | $96K |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan areaAL | $63K | $79K | $96K | $112K | $96K |
| Tuscaloosa, ALAL | $66K | $80K | $94K | $107K | $94K |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan areaAL | $61K | $76K | $92K | $107K | $92K |
| Montgomery, ALAL | $60K | $75K | $91K | $106K | $91K |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan areaAL | $60K | $75K | $90K | $105K | $90K |
| Auburn-Opelika, ALAL | $60K | $75K | $90K | $105K | $90K |
| Dothan, ALAL | $59K | $72K | $86K | $99K | $86K |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, ALAL | $60K | $70K | $81K | $91K | $81K |
| Mobile, ALAL | $61K | $71K | $80K | $90K | $80K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.