H-1B Salaries in Alabama
1,556 filings across 19 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in Alabama is $119,280 — 2% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$119,280
Average
1,556
Filings
19
Cities
$59,640–$238,560
Range
Top Cities in Alabama
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $119,077 | 598 |
| Montgomery | $123,954 | 184 |
| Mobile | $151,102 | 145 |
| Huntsville | $115,691 | 128 |
| Auburn | $96,657 | 121 |
| Tuscaloosa | $116,050 | 83 |
| Hoover | $110,197 | 80 |
| Madison | $114,669 | 26 |
| Dothan | $186,067 | 24 |
| Florence | $151,048 | 23 |
| Gadsden | $165,158 | 22 |
| Tuskegee | $72,948 | 20 |
| Selma | $134,918 | 19 |
| Troy | $87,326 | 19 |
| Opelika | $112,288 | 17 |
Section 2
Top Employers in Alabama
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $110,968 | 240 |
| Auburn University | $99,996 | 73 |
| The University of Alabama | $88,034 | 56 |
| University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC | $245,747 | 52 |
| USA HealthCare Management, LLC | $277,600 | 40 |
| Bahwan Cybertek Inc. | $69,575 | 39 |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | $91,447 | 31 |
| Airbus Americas, Inc. | $117,328 | 24 |
| Regions Bank | $121,833 | 23 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | $111,178 | 21 |
Top Roles in Alabama
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $109,824 | 153 |
| Software Engineer | $82,969 | 52 |
| Software Developer | $97,240 | 49 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Employee | $60,914 | 20 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $62,031 | 18 |
| Researcher Senior | $63,947 | 17 |
| Researcher V | $60,654 | 15 |
| Resident | $72,292 | 13 |
| Hospitalist | $275,801 | 11 |
| Instructor/Fellow | $95,139 | 11 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in Alabama — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.