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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Alabama
- Huntsville$84,050
- Birmingham$74,640
- Anniston$71,850
- Tuscaloosa$71,810
- Decatur$71,070
- Mobile$70,400
- Daphne$69,770
- Montgomery$69,490
- Auburn$68,040
- Dothan$66,470
- Florence$66,320
- Gadsden$62,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $84,050 | $78,780 | $59,280 | $64,480 | 93 |
| Birmingham | $74,640 | $67,880 | $55,550 | $58,227 | 92 |
| Anniston | $71,850 | $66,060 | $50,330 | $56,373 | 86 |
| Tuscaloosa | $71,810 | $63,220 | $50,640 | $56,346 | 88 |
| Decatur | $71,070 | $63,030 | $50,300 | $55,855 | 87 |
| Mobile | $70,400 | $64,260 | $48,920 | $55,409 | 88 |
| Daphne | $69,770 | $62,570 | $49,590 | $54,991 | 95 |
| Montgomery | $69,490 | $64,140 | $49,390 | $54,805 | 90 |
| Auburn | $68,040 | $63,030 | $49,250 | $53,841 | 88 |
| Dothan | $66,470 | $59,810 | $46,290 | $52,795 | 84 |
| Florence | $66,320 | $60,560 | $47,570 | $52,681 | 85 |
| Gadsden | $62,520 | $55,720 | $44,640 | $49,795 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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