Explore $100K+ Jobs in Alabama

Discover high-paying professional opportunities across Alabama with Ladders. Browse vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, from leadership and specialized individual-contributor roles to executive positions. Whether you’re considering a move or advancing your career close to home, explore openings in Alabama’s major employment centers and growing industries.

Where to Find Professional Jobs in Alabama

Alabama offers career opportunities in cities and regions throughout the state. Huntsville is known for aerospace, defense, engineering, and technology employers. Birmingham has a broad business community, including healthcare, finance, and professional services. Mobile supports opportunities in industries such as aerospace, logistics, manufacturing, and maritime commerce. Roles may also be available in Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and other Alabama communities.

Industries and Roles

High-paying Alabama jobs can span technology, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, operations, sales, and executive leadership. Depending on the employer and location, you may find opportunities for experienced engineers, technology leaders, healthcare professionals, finance specialists, and business executives. Job availability and salary requirements vary by listing.

Find the Right Alabama Opportunity

Use Ladders to search for roles that match your experience, desired location, and career goals. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangement. Since openings change, check back regularly and tailor your resume to highlight measurable results, leadership, and specialized skills relevant to the role.

Advance Your Career in Alabama

Whether you’re targeting a position in Huntsville’s technology and aerospace ecosystem, Birmingham’s corporate and healthcare landscape, or another part of the state, Ladders can help you explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse current Alabama listings to find a role aligned with your expertise and next career step.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing software delivery within a large-scale AWS environment. Enhance supply chain security through automation, governance, and compliance, while tackling real security challenge...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $200K *

Reimagine the user experience by building scalable, data-driven solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your skills in full-stack development to enhance our experimentation platform while t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling foundational APIs and backend services, optimizing cloud data stores, and ensuring high-availability for a robust platform. Elevate technical standards while s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by developing and maintaining web applications that enhance user experience and support critical health programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and robu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Security Engineering team. Drive technical direction, own security architecture, and collaborate closely with operations to build robust security platforms and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $250K *

Engineer scalable backend services and APIs to enhance our global marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing modern technologies like Go, Python, and Redis to deliver high-perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $194K *

Take ownership of technical integrity for the GWS program, collaborating with engineers and managers to ensure performance, manage risks, and conduct reviews while interfacing with customers and maint...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Champion your career by leading systems engineering efforts to enhance missile defense capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions and drive innovation in syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Unlock potential by advancing Missile Defense System capabilities through systems engineering analysis, performance evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective test e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the future of defense technology by spearheading software development for next-gen ICBM systems. Collaborate with teams to define, design, and implement solutions in a cutting-edge Model-Base...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $230K *

Architect system-level requirements and verification plans for a complex aerospace program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coherent design and integration across multiple engineerin...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Systems Engineer, driving the Cyclops Interceptor Program. Oversee system requirements, architecture, and verification planning, ensuring cohesive integration across mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transformative DevOps practices by implementing AWS technologies and tooling. Collaborate with product teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, security, and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to a...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engineer innovative cloud-native solutions in the IoT space, leveraging TypeScript and Azure. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver scalable applications, ensuring quality through automated t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $134K *

Drive technical excellence as a Field Service Engineer, supporting the US Army's IBCS. Engage in worldwide operations, troubleshooting complex systems, and providing customer training while ensuring m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $170K *

Unlock potential by providing architectural engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. Collaborate on technical analyses, document reviews, and design recommendations to enhance decision-making and p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Develop metrics and evaluation methodologies to enhance Autonomous Vehicle software. Collaborate across teams to innovate testing strategies and deliver data-driven insights, driving forward cutting-e...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $119K *

Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues while maintaining h...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing enterprise data solutions in a Databricks Lakehouse environment, supporting critical missions with a focus on scalability and best practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing Mainframe Systems Programming teams, ensuring project alignment and team development. Drive performance through mentoring, risk management, and effective communication whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for Army Air Defense programs. Collaborate with a multi-contractor team to enhance software systems, ensuring alignment with program objecti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leveraging your technical expertise to lead and mentor engineers, enhance product performance, and deliver high-quality, cloud-native solutions across diverse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a SOC Engineer, where you'll onboard customers into managed security services, configure Microsoft security tools, and ensure reliable telemetry across diverse environments, all...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100K+ jobs can I find in Alabama?question toggle

    Listings may include senior and specialized roles in technology, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, operations, sales, and executive leadership. Available jobs depend on current employer openings.

  • Which Alabama cities have high-paying professional jobs?question toggle

    Professional opportunities can be found in Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and other areas. The number and type of openings vary by location.

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