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Civil Engineer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$40.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,344/year ($5,362/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $153,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,400 Civil Engineer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Civil Engineer salary of $84,240 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 $64,344 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $84,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,703 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,444 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,749 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,344 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,362 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Georgia?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Georgia is $84,240 per year ($40.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,090 and $114,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $84,240, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $64,344 per year ($5,362 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 9,400 Civil Engineer 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.