How much does a court make in Georgia?
$42,960a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Georgia. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.65
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $42,960Highest 10%: $60,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $42,960 | $20.65 | |
| 75th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 90th | $60,740 | $29.20 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,920 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,040 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,080 |
| Athens, GA | $46,120 |
| Augusta, GA | $45,410 |
| Gainesville, GA | $43,790 |
| Hinesville, GA | $42,910 |
| Albany, GA | $42,280 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $42,210 |
| Columbus, GA | $38,700 |
| Rome, GA | $38,520 |
| Macon, GA | $37,360 |
| Brunswick, GA | $37,330 |
| Valdosta, GA | $36,580 |
| Dalton, GA | $35,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 46. Missouri | $41,020 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,120 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $20.65 ($42,960 a year).
Do courts make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $42,960 against $48,700 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Georgia rank for court pay?
Georgia ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays courts the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $49,920 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.