Average Accountant Salary in Georgia

Finance · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Accountant in Georgia earns $78,200 per year, which is below the national average of $79,880. This translates to approximately $37.60 per hour, $3,008 biweekly, or $6,517 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Georgia is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$58,600	$28.17
Average (50th)	$78,200	$37.60
Experienced (75th)	$89,900	$43.24
Top Earners (90th)	$101,700	$48.89

Accountant Salary by City in Georgia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Atlanta	$84,500	$7,042/mo
Augusta	$79,800	$6,650/mo
Savannah	$76,600	$6,383/mo
Athens	$74,300	$6,192/mo
Macon	$72,700	$6,058/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Finance
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1%-5.75% (6 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Georgia

Major employers hiring Accountants in Georgia include Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, and Aflac. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for finance professionals.

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