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Software Developer Salary in Alabama (2026)
$58.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,085/year ($7,424/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $122,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $154,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $175,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,450 Software Developer jobs in Alabama (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Software Developer salary of $122,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,085 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $122,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,144 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,374 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$5,937 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,424 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Alabama?
- The median Software Developer salary in Alabama is $122,540 per year ($58.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,990 and $154,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $122,540, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $89,085 per year ($7,424 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 17,450 Software Developer jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.