Computer Programmers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for computer programmers is $47.30 an hour ($98,380 a year). About 1,890 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($100,390). Georgia ranks 19th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.29 | $65,080 |
| 25% of workers | $38.62 | $80,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.30 | $98,380 |
| 75% of workers | $58.02 | $120,670 |
| 90% of workers | $66.50 | $138,320 |
Computer Programmers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $105,600 | 70 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $101,910 | 1,260 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $101,190 | 110 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $131,010 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,440 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,610 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,240 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,170 |
| Computer Network Architects | $133,890 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $103,040 |
| Information Security Analysts | $128,970 |
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