How much does an accountant and auditor make in Georgia?
$81,900a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in Georgia. That is $39.38 an hour or $6,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,830Median: $81,900Highest 10%: $146,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,830 | $24.92 | |
| 25th | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| Median | $81,900 | $39.38 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.46 | |
| 90th | $146,000 | $70.17 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $85,820 |
| Savannah, GA | $79,790 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $78,560 |
| Dalton, GA | $77,410 |
| Augusta, GA | $76,710 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $76,680 |
| Athens, GA | $75,900 |
| Gainesville, GA | $75,200 |
| Brunswick, GA | $75,060 |
| Macon, GA | $74,870 |
| Rome, GA | $74,640 |
| Albany, GA | $73,980 |
| Columbus, GA | $73,640 |
| Valdosta, GA | $73,420 |
| Hinesville, GA | $67,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 14. New Hampshire | $83,470 |
| 15. Alaska | $83,460 |
| 16. North Carolina | $82,050 |
| 17. Georgia | $81,900 |
| 18. Minnesota | $81,600 |
| 19. Nevada | $81,600 |
| 20. Texas | $80,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $39.38 ($81,900 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $81,900 against $83,680 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Georgia rank for accountant and auditor pay?
Georgia ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays accountant and auditors the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $85,820 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.