How much does a software developer make in Athens?
$106,900a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $51.38 an hour or $8,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.38
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 273 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,400Median: $106,900Highest 10%: $160,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| 25th | $95,490 | $45.91 | |
| Median | $106,900 | $51.38 | |
| 75th | $133,000 | $63.92 | |
| 90th | $160,700 | $77.25 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Atlanta, GA | $133,000 |
| Albany, GA | $124,200 |
| Savannah, GA | $123,200 |
| Gainesville, GA | $121,900 |
| Macon, GA | $120,400 |
| Augusta, GA | $119,800 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $118,500 |
| Rome, GA | $118,000 |
| Columbus, GA | $116,200 |
| Dalton, GA | $115,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $106,800 |
| Valdosta, GA | $105,600 |
| Brunswick, GA | $103,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Athens, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $51.38 ($106,900 a year).
Do software developers make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $106,900 against $136,000 nationally, 21% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $131,000, so Athens pays 18% less.
Where does Athens rank for software developer pay?
273 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,700 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.