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Software Engineer Salary in Montgomery, Alabama

The median software engineer salary in Montgomery, AL is $100,602 per year, which is 19% below the national median and 1.2% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$100,602
vs State Avg
$-1,242
vs National
$-23,598
Cost of Living
86%

Software Engineer Salary in Montgomery by Experience

In Montgomery, an entry-level software engineer earns around $63,180, while experienced professionals earn up to $149,850 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,180
$-14,820 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$101,250
$-23,750 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$149,850
$-35,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montgomery, AL

Percentile Montgomery
10th Percentile $60,426
25th Percentile $79,542
Median (50th) $100,602
75th Percentile $128,142
90th Percentile $160,850

Software Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$108,054
Pop. 216,963
Birmingham, AL
$105,570
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$103,086
Pop. 101,129
Mobile, AL
$99,360
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Software Engineer in Montgomery

Education

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

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Montgomery may vary based on local industry and population growth.