How much does a software developer make in Georgia?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Georgia. That is $62.99 an hour or $10,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.99
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 49,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,110Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $176,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,110 | $38.51 | |
| 25th | $103,400 | $49.72 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.99 | |
| 75th | $162,200 | $78.00 | |
| 90th | $176,000 | $84.62 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Athens, GA | $106,900 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $106,800 |
| Valdosta, GA | $105,600 |
| Brunswick, GA | $103,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 15. Texas | $132,200 |
| 16. Illinois | $132,100 |
| 17. Idaho | $131,600 |
| 18. Georgia | $131,000 |
| 19. Florida | $131,000 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $130,600 |
| 21. Minnesota | $130,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $62.99 ($131,000 a year).
Do software developers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $131,000 against $136,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Georgia rank for software developer pay?
Georgia ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays software developers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $133,000 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.