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Home Health Aide Salary in Georgia (2026)
$14.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,802/year ($2,067/month) for a single filer
Home Health Aide pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 50,870 Home Health Aide jobs in Georgia (occupation code 31-1120, “Home Health and Personal Care Aides”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Home Health Aide salary of $29,270 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 $24,802 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,332 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,239 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$896 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,802 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,067 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Home Health Aide make in Georgia?
- The median Home Health Aide salary in Georgia is $29,270 per year ($14.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,140 and $34,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Home Health Aide in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $29,270, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $24,802 per year ($2,067 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Home Health Aide jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 50,870 Home Health Aide 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.