salary$122,540 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Mobile, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,890per year
Jobs in the area1,050people work this job
Can a software developer afford Mobile?
Cheap. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 12.3% 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 Mobile, AL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Mobile, AL area is $122,540 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $66,850 and $179,890.
Can a software developer afford to live in Mobile?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 12.3% 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 Mobile, AL metro area.