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Software Developer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$62.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,635/year ($7,886/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $176,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 49,700 Software Developer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Software Developer salary of $131,010 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 $94,635 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $131,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,022 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$6,177 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,635 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Georgia?
- The median Software Developer salary in Georgia is $131,010 per year ($62.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,410 and $162,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $131,010, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $94,635 per year ($7,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 49,700 Software Developer 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.