Software Developers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for software developers is $62.99 an hour ($131,010 a year). About 49,700 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Georgia ranks 18th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.51 | $80,110 |
| 25% of workers | $49.72 | $103,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.99 | $131,010 |
| 75% of workers | $78.00 | $162,240 |
| 90% of workers | $84.61 | $176,000 |
Software Developers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $132,960 | 36,300 |
| Albany | $124,230 | 290 |
| Savannah | $123,220 | 440 |
| Gainesville | $121,940 | 290 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $120,410 | 230 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $119,780 | 910 |
| Warner Robins | $118,520 | 250 |
| Rome | $118,030 | 140 |
| Columbus | $116,150 | 1,050 |
| Dalton | $115,480 | 280 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $106,870 | 150 |
| Valdosta | $105,640 | 70 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $103,170 | 50 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $79,180 |
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