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Birmingham, AL has a cost-of-living index of 0.84x the national average. The highest-paying role is SVP of AI Innovation at $280,000, while the median across all 3,445 roles is $116,000. Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro, anchored by a major medical center, banking, and a growing innovation district.
About the Birmingham market
Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro, anchored by a major medical center, banking, and a growing innovation district. UAB is one of the state's largest employers and a driver of biomedical research jobs. The extremely low cost of living makes Birmingham a strong value for professionals in healthcare and finance.
Alabama's top state income tax rate is 5%. Birmingham has no city income tax. The low rate combined with very affordable housing creates excellent take home pay ratios.
Negotiating in Birmingham
Leverage UAB and the medical corridor when negotiating. Healthcare and biotech roles command nationally competitive salaries even in this low cost market.