What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Building Code Official?

We've identified 5 cities in Alabama where Building Code Official jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Mobile (9.9% above average), followed by Huntsville and Montgomery. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mobile $97,724 $8,143 $1,879 $46.98 Huntsville $97,309 $8,109 $1,871 $46.78 Montgomery $97,043 $8,086 $1,866 $46.66 Birmingham $92,015 $7,667 $1,769 $44.24 Dothan $89,222 $7,435 $1,715 $42.90 Florence $88,092 $7,341 $1,694 $42.35 Madison $88,022 $7,335 $1,692 $42.32 Tuscaloosa $87,912 $7,326 $1,690 $42.27 Decatur $87,778 $7,314 $1,688 $42.20 Anniston $86,797 $7,233 $1,669 $41.73

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Building Code Official Salary in Alabama

Q: How much does a Building Code Official make in Alabama?

The average annual pay for a building code official in Alabama is $88,958 a year — that works out to approximately $42.77 an hour. That is 9.4% below the national average of $98,146. The middle 80% of Building Code Officials earn between $51,210 (10th percentile) and $125,081 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Code Official Jobs in Alabama?

We found several jobs related to Building Code Official in Alabama that pay more on average. Topping the list is Executive Vice President Of Operations at $52,239 (58.7%) above Building Code Official. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Executive Vice President Of Operations $141,197 $11,766 $2,715 $67.88 Salesforce Network Engineer $98,832 $8,236 $1,900 $47.52 Hr Communications Manager $77,820 $6,485 $1,496 $37.41 Aquarium Manager $55,608 $4,634 $1,069 $26.73 Assistant Procurement Manager $42,269 $3,522 $812 $20.32

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Building Code Official Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$98,146

Alabama

$88,958

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How much does a Building Code Official make in Alabama?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Building Code Official in Alabama is $88,958 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.77 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,710/week or $7,413/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $134,145 and as low as $25,379, the majority of Building Code Official salaries currently range between $70,700 (25th percentile) to $108,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $125,081 annually in Alabama. The average pay range for a Building Code Official varies greatly (by as much as 38100), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Alabama ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Building Code Official salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Building Code Official jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Building Code Official Jobs in Alabama

We've identified 5 cities where the typical salary for a Building Code Official job is above the average in Alabama in Alabama. Topping the list is Mobile, , with Huntsville, and Montgomery, close behind in the second and third positions. Montgomery, beats the average in Alabama by $8,085 (9.1%), and Mobile, furthers that trend with another $8,766 (9.9%) above the $88,958 average.

With these 5 cities paying on average above the average for Alabama, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Building Code Official appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Mobile, and Anniston, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Building Code Official role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mobile	$97,724	$8,143	$1,879	$46.98
Huntsville	$97,309	$8,109	$1,871	$46.78
Montgomery	$97,043	$8,086	$1,866	$46.66
Birmingham	$92,015	$7,667	$1,769	$44.24
Dothan	$89,222	$7,435	$1,715	$42.90
Florence	$88,092	$7,341	$1,694	$42.35
Madison	$88,022	$7,335	$1,692	$42.32
Tuscaloosa	$87,912	$7,326	$1,690	$42.27
Decatur	$87,778	$7,314	$1,688	$42.20
Anniston	$86,797	$7,233	$1,669	$41.73

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Building Code Official Jobs in Alabama

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Building Code Official job category in Alabama, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $88958 state average for Building Code Official jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Executive Vice President Of Operations	$141,197	$11,766	$2,715	$67.88
Salesforce Network Engineer	$98,832	$8,236	$1,900	$47.52
Hr Communications Manager	$77,820	$6,485	$1,496	$37.41
Aquarium Manager	$55,608	$4,634	$1,069	$26.73
Assistant Procurement Manager	$42,269	$3,522	$812	$20.32

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Infographic detailing Building Code Official salary in Alabama as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $70,700 to $125,081 annually, with the Alabama average at $88,958 per year or $42.77 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Alabama for Building Code Official jobs, with Mobile leading at $97,724 annually.

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