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Software Developer Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$131,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.99/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
49,700
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$136,054 #12 of 50

Software Developer pay in Georgia, explained

Software developers in Georgia earn a median of $131,010 per year ($62.99 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $80,110, while the most experienced software developers reach about $176,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $131,010 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $131,010 is worth about $136,054 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #12 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,110
$38.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,010
$62.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$176,000
$84.62/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $131,010 $136,054
North Carolina $134,710 $142,813 −$3,700
Florida $130,980 $126,656 +$30
South Carolina $129,450 $138,081 +$1,560
Alabama $122,540 $137,960 +$8,470
Tennessee $122,430 $133,264 +$8,580

Software Developer in Georgia: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Georgia?

Software developers in Georgia earn a median of $131,010 per year ($62.99 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Georgia pay software developers well?

At $131,010, Georgia pays 4% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 49,700 work in the state.

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