Baker Salary in Georgia (2026)
$16.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,116/year ($2,426/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 36th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 7,350 Baker jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $35,010 a year — though pay ranges from $22,550 for newcomers to $46,380 at the top.
Baker pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,350 Baker jobs in Georgia (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Baker salary of $35,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,116 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $35,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,021 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,678 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,194 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,116 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,426 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Georgia?
- The median Baker salary in Georgia is $35,010 per year ($16.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,580 and $38,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $35,010, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $29,116 per year ($2,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 7,350 Baker jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.