Software Developers pay in Columbus
In Columbus (GA), the median pay for software developers is $55.84 an hour ($116,150 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 11% lower than the Georgia median ($131,010).
Pay range for software developers in Columbus (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.22 | $81,580 |
| 25% of workers | $48.14 | $100,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.84 | $116,150 |
| 75% of workers | $63.71 | $132,510 |
| 90% of workers | $79.43 | $165,210 |
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 (this page) | $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)
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