salary$104,870 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,850per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tuscaloosa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 14.3% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Tuscaloosa, AL area is $104,870 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $63,650 and $169,850.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tuscaloosa?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 14.3% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL metro area.