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Truck Driver Salary in Georgia (2026)
$27.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,682/year ($3,807/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 74,840 Truck Driver jobs in Georgia (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Truck Driver salary of $57,050 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 $45,682 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,666 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,364 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,338 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,682 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,807 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Georgia?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Georgia is $57,050 per year ($27.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,700 and $68,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $57,050, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $45,682 per year ($3,807 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 74,840 Truck Driver 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.