How much does a compensation make in Georgia?
$66,690a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Georgia. That is $32.06 an hour or $5,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.06
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,030Median: $66,690Highest 10%: $122,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| 25th | $56,660 | $27.24 | |
| Median | $66,690 | $32.06 | |
| 75th | $97,280 | $46.77 | |
| 90th | $122,100 | $58.72 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $84,840 |
| Atlanta, GA | $70,390 |
| Albany, GA | $61,780 |
| Macon, GA | $60,000 |
| Augusta, GA | $59,260 |
| Rome, GA | $58,340 |
| Gainesville, GA | $58,240 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,220 |
| Columbus, GA | $52,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 34. North Carolina | $67,970 |
| 35. Nebraska | $67,410 |
| 36. Iowa | $67,160 |
| 37. Georgia | $66,690 |
| 38. Florida | $65,020 |
| 39. Kentucky | $64,690 |
| 40. South Dakota | $64,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $32.06 ($66,690 a year).
Do compensations make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $66,690 against $78,210 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Georgia rank for compensation pay?
Georgia ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays compensations the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $84,840 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.