SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Software Developers in Georgia is $131,010 per year, close to the national median of $135,980 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Software Developers in Georgia is $131,010 per year, close to the national median of $135,980 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $103,410 and $162,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $80,110 and the ninetieth at $176,000.
Employment stands at 49,700, or 10.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 18th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $132,960. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,110 | −41.1% |
| 25th | $103,410 | −24.0% |
| Median (50th) | $131,010 | −3.7% |
| 75th | $162,240 | +19.3% |
| 90th | $176,000 | +29.4% |
| Mean | $132,150 | −2.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $132,960 | 36,300 | |
| 2 | Albany | $124,230 | 290 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $123,220 | 440 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $121,940 | 290 | |
| 5 | Macon | $120,410 | 230 | |
| 6 | Augusta | $119,780 | 910 | |
| 7 | Warner Robins | $118,520 | 250 | |
| 8 | Rome | $118,030 | 140 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $116,150 | 1,050 | |
| 10 | Dalton | $115,480 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $131,010 goes as far as $136,044 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$136,044US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,010 a year, 3.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,110 to $176,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 49,700 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $132,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $131,010, or $62.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $135,980, so pay in Georgia is 3.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $176,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $132,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 49,700 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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