Software developers in Birmingham, AL earn a median salary of $125,410, which is 7.8% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Birmingham, AL

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Actuaries	$132,840	$82,630	$159,380	130
Computer Network Architects	$131,140	$98,650	$152,690	880
Database Architects	$129,030	$100,260	$144,530	80
Software Developers	$125,410	$87,720	$143,720	3,830
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$120,050	$93,950	$139,090	360
Information Security Analysts	$115,520	$84,430	$139,500	670
Electrical Engineers	$112,960	$86,670	$138,370	900
Landscape Architects	$109,010	$74,930	$109,010	70
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$108,690	$96,860	$142,170	50
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$107,660	$81,010	$116,360	40
Computer Programmers	$103,750	$80,380	$120,800	120
Database Administrators	$101,850	$74,920	$129,760	540
Industrial Engineers	$100,480	$82,460	$118,900	940
Materials Engineers	$99,780	$77,210	$128,000	120
Computer Systems Analysts	$99,470	$80,450	$122,190	1,870
Mechanical Engineers	$98,810	$77,310	$126,000	780
Civil Engineers	$97,420	$78,290	$127,820	1,070
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$96,730	$78,210	$135,320	500
Computer Occupations, All Other	$94,330	$63,880	$129,770	400
Environmental Engineers	$94,330	$76,840	$126,880	130
Data Scientists	$94,240	$73,230	$122,290	490
Aerospace Engineers	$93,400	$72,020	$124,290	140
Operations Research Analysts	$89,940	$67,970	$118,340	100
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$84,350	$68,610	$106,890	1,290
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$82,060	$72,380	$102,950	360
Statisticians	$80,240	$63,640	$100,550	90
Surveyors	$74,670	$54,240	$94,290	240
Web Developers	$66,640	$50,000	$83,880	200
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$62,630	$49,480	$62,630	80
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,600	$49,920	$74,320	110
Computer Network Support Specialists	$62,000	$49,800	$81,360	220
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$60,130	$48,730	$102,450	40
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,540	$48,780	$74,390	60
Mechanical Drafters	$59,260	$47,200	$76,920	70
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$57,510	$47,790	$72,740	280
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,720	$46,780	$63,400	290
Computer User Support Specialists	$55,350	$47,080	$63,180	1,900
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$53,490	$48,540	$70,390	80
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$47,520	$38,260	$72,640	310
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$45,720	$43,590	$63,970	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Birmingham, AL?

The highest paying tech jobs in Birmingham, AL are Actuaries ($132,840 median), Computer Network Architects ($131,140 median), Database Architects ($129,030 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Birmingham, AL?

Software developers in Birmingham, AL earn a median salary of $125,410, with salaries ranging from $87,720 at the 25th percentile to $143,720 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 3,830 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.