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Garbage Collector Salary in Georgia (2026)
$22.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,098/year ($3,175/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 31st of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 4,830 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $46,960 a year — though pay ranges from $31,680 for newcomers to $60,330 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,830 Garbage Collector jobs in Georgia (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Garbage Collector salary of $46,960 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 $38,098 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,455 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,592 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,814 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,098 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,175 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Georgia?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Georgia is $46,960 per year ($22.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,220 and $55,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $46,960, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $38,098 per year ($3,175 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 4,830 Garbage Collector 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.