salary$128,080 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Huntsville, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,460per year
Jobs in the area7,030people work this job
Can a software developer afford Huntsville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,364 a month takes 12.8% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Huntsville, AL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Huntsville, AL area is $128,080 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $79,630 and $175,460.
Can a software developer afford to live in Huntsville?
Typical rent of $1,364 a month takes 12.8% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Huntsville, AL metro area.