Software Engineer Salary in Alabama
Based on 2K+ workers in Alabama
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (AL)
$104,330
$50.159/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $144K
2K employed in Alabama
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,380 |
| 25th percentile | $78,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,330 |
| 75th percentile | $125,430 |
| 90th percentile | $144,000 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Alabama vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,580 |
| 2023 | $96,620 |
| 2024 | $104,330 |
| Year | Alabama Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,580 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $96,620 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $104,330 | $101,746 |