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Software Developers Salary in Georgia
Ranked #25 of 50 · GA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of software developerss in Georgia earn between $80,110 and $176,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean software developers salary in Georgia is $132,150, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($148,100). That works out to roughly $64/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $132,960 | $135,870 | 36,300 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $124,740 | $127,860 | 170 |
| Albany, GA | $124,230 | $119,550 | 290 |
| Savannah, GA | $123,220 | $122,580 | 440 |
| Gainesville, GA | $121,940 | $120,690 | 290 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $120,410 | $119,940 | 230 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $119,780 | $124,680 | 910 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $119,740 | $122,980 | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do software developers make in Georgia?
The median software developers salary in Georgia is $131,010 per year (mean $132,150), and about 80% earn between $80,110 and $176,000.
How much do software developers make per hour in Georgia?
Roughly $64 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $132,150 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Georgia a high-paying state for software developers?
Georgia ranks #25 of 50 states for software developers pay. Its mean salary of $132,150 is about 10.8% below the U.S. average of $148,100.
Which metro areas in Georgia pay software developers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for software developers are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($132,960), Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area ($124,740), Albany, GA ($124,230), by median annual wage.