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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Alabama

The median site reliability engineer salary in Alabama is $118,900 per year, which is 18% below the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary

$118,900

vs National

$-26,100

State Rank

#46 of 50

Cost of Living

87%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Alabama by Experience

In Alabama, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $75,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $172,200 per year. The cost of living index in Alabama is 87% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$75,440

$-16,560 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$121,360

$-26,640 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$172,200

$-37,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Alabama

Percentile	AL Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$72,160	$88,000	$-15,840
25th Percentile	$94,300	$115,000	$-20,700
Median (50th)	$118,900	$145,000	$-26,100
75th Percentile	$151,700	$185,000	$-33,300
90th Percentile	$180,400	$220,000	$-39,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Alabama

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in Alabama include Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Birmingham, AL

$123,250

Pop. 197,575 · COL 90%

Huntsville, AL

$126,150

Pop. 216,963 · COL 92%

Montgomery, AL

$117,450

Pop. 200,603 · COL 86%

Mobile, AL

$116,000

Pop. 187,041 · COL 85%

Tuscaloosa, AL

$120,350

Pop. 101,129 · COL 88%

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Alabama

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Alabama has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Alabama

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Alabama's demand may vary based on local industry trends.