Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Alabama
The median computer and information research scientists in Alabama earns $117,870 a year, 16% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,204 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $63,290
- 25th percentile
- $80,600
- Median percentile
- $117,870
- 75th percentile
- $149,800
- 90th percentile
- $174,030
Based on 570 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$86,447 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $117,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,101 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,017 |
| Alabama income tax (approx.) | −$5,304 |
| Monthly take-home | $7,204 |
| Every two weeks | $3,325 |
Does it go far here?
$132,702Median pay in Alabama is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.8 vs 100).
14%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,007 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $272,610 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $190,300 |
| Chief Executives | $166,420 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,350 |
| Engineers, All Other | $152,550 |
| Financial Managers | $140,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,670 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,990 |
All computer and information research scientists salaries · Take-home pay in Alabama