Computer Programmer Salary in Georgia
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$91,198
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-4.4%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
18
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$103,168
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
All metro areas in Georgia
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GAGA | $69K | $86K | $103K | $120K | $103K |
| Rome, GAGA | $68K | $85K | $102K | $120K | $102K |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $66K | $83K | $101K | $118K | $101K |
| Savannah, GAGA | $67K | $81K | $96K | $111K | $96K |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SCGA | $59K | $76K | $94K | $111K | $94K |
| Macon-Bibb County, GAGA | $65K | $79K | $92K | $106K | $92K |
| Hinesville, GAGA | $58K | $75K | $92K | $108K | $92K |
| Dalton, GAGA | $62K | $77K | $91K | $106K | $91K |
| Chattanooga, TN-GAGA | $53K | $71K | $90K | $108K | $90K |
| Gainesville, GAGA | $61K | $75K | $90K | $104K | $90K |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $55K | $72K | $89K | $106K | $89K |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $56K | $72K | $89K | $105K | $89K |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GAGA | $57K | $73K | $88K | $104K | $89K |
| Warner Robins, GAGA | $57K | $73K | $88K | $104K | $88K |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan areaGA | $58K | $73K | $87K | $102K | $88K |
| Valdosta, GAGA | $56K | $72K | $87K | $103K | $87K |
| Albany, GAGA | $55K | $69K | $84K | $99K | $84K |
| Athens-Clarke County, GAGA | $56K | $66K | $75K | $84K | $75K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.