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Graphic Designer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$28.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,087/year ($4,007/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 22nd of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 5,920 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $60,250 a year — though pay ranges from $34,860 for newcomers to $100,110 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,920 Graphic Designer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Graphic Designer salary of $60,250 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 $48,087 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $60,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,050 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,609 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,504 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,087 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,007 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Georgia?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Georgia is $60,250 per year ($28.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,750 and $77,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $60,250, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $48,087 per year ($4,007 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 5,920 Graphic Designer 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.