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Software engineer salary in Huntsville, AL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Huntsville, AL?

Average base salary

$113,027
16%
below national average
Average $113,027
Low $75,384
High $169,468

The average salary for a software engineer is $113,027 per year in Huntsville, AL and $5,000 cash bonus per year.218 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Huntsville, AL

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Software Engineer - Level 4
Northrop Grumman4out of 5 stars.
Huntsville, AL
$135,800 - $203,600 a year
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SM&A
 
$219,960per year
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MITRE
 
$217,500per year
Cenergy International Services
 
$182,173per year
Guidehouse
 
$180,500per year
Space Dynamics Laboratory
 
$176,750per year
ABBTECH Professional Resources
 
$170,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Huntsville, AL

  1. Montgomery, AL
    $124,250 per year
  2. Huntsville, AL
    $113,027 per year
  3. Redstone Arsenal, AL
    $97,485 per year
  4. Tuscaloosa, AL
    $93,045 per year
  5. Florence, AL
    $90,000 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Huntsville, AL?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $110,000 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $86,198 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $154,628 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $21.26 per hour