How much does a computer programmer make in Atlanta?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.00 an hour or $8,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,200Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,200 | $33.75 | |
| 25th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $49.00 | |
| 75th | $121,200 | $58.27 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.82 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Savannah, GA | $105,600 |
| Macon, GA | $101,200 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $166,800 |
| Database Architect | $139,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $133,900 |
| Software Developer | $133,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $131,500 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,100 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $118,200 |
| Statistician | $115,600 |
| Database Administrator | $111,000 |
| Data Scientist | $108,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.00 ($101,900 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $101,900 against $100,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $98,380, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for computer programmer pay?
59 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,000 or more.
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.