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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Huntsville, Alabama

The median site reliability engineer salary in Huntsville, AL is $126,150 per year, which is 13% below the national median and 6.1% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$126,150
vs State Avg
+$7,250
vs National
$-18,850
Cost of Living
92%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Huntsville by Experience

In Huntsville, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $80,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $182,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$80,040
$-11,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$128,760
$-19,240 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$182,700
$-27,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Huntsville, AL

Percentile Huntsville
10th Percentile $76,560
25th Percentile $100,050
Median (50th) $126,150
75th Percentile $160,950
90th Percentile $191,400

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Birmingham, AL
$123,250
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$120,350
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$117,450
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$116,000
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Huntsville

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Huntsville and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Huntsville may vary based on local industry and population growth.