Accountants and Auditors pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $39.37 an hour ($81,900 a year). About 44,020 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Georgia ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.92 | $51,830 |
| 25% of workers | $31.17 | $64,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.37 | $81,900 |
| 75% of workers | $52.46 | $109,110 |
| 90% of workers | $70.17 | $145,960 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $85,820 | 30,150 |
| Savannah | $79,790 | 1,360 |
| Warner Robins | $78,560 | 390 |
| Dalton | $77,410 | 450 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $76,710 | 1,280 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $75,900 | 570 |
| Gainesville | $75,200 | 750 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $75,060 | 270 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $74,870 | 640 |
| Rome | $74,640 | 240 |
| Albany | $73,980 | 390 |
| Columbus | $73,640 | 840 |
| Valdosta | $73,420 | 310 |
| Hinesville | $67,800 | 80 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,420 |
| Loan Officers | $68,490 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $85,980 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $101,450 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $77,540 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $62,460 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $100,570 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $55,430 |
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