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Childcare Worker Salary in Georgia (2026)
$13.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,853/year ($1,988/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,040 Childcare Worker jobs in Georgia (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Childcare Worker salary of $28,020 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 $23,853 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $28,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,192 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,144 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$831 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,853 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,988 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Georgia?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Georgia is $28,020 per year ($13.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,940 and $31,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $28,020, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $23,853 per year ($1,988 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 21,040 Childcare Worker 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.