Take-home pay by job in Georgia
What 48 common jobs pay in Georgia, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,120 | $98,894 | $8,241 |
| Lawyer | $134,830 | $97,443 | $8,120 |
| Medical and health services manager | $131,910 | $95,593 | $7,966 |
| Software developer | $131,010 | $95,022 | $7,919 |
| Nurse practitioner | $129,430 | $94,021 | $7,835 |
| Physician assistant | $115,390 | $84,997 | $7,083 |
| Computer systems analyst | $106,240 | $79,017 | $6,585 |
| General and operations manager | $103,730 | $77,376 | $6,448 |
| Physical therapist | $102,700 | $76,703 | $6,392 |
| Mechanical engineer | $100,620 | $75,344 | $6,279 |
| Dental hygienist | $95,490 | $71,991 | $5,999 |
| Registered nurse | $93,550 | $70,723 | $5,894 |
| Civil engineer | $84,240 | $64,638 | $5,386 |
| Respiratory therapist | $83,700 | $64,285 | $5,357 |
| Accountant | $81,900 | $63,108 | $5,259 |
| High school teacher | $75,480 | $58,912 | $4,909 |
| Radiologic technologist | $74,550 | $58,304 | $4,859 |
| Elementary school teacher | $72,290 | $56,827 | $4,736 |
| HR specialist | $70,570 | $55,703 | $4,642 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $62,030 | $49,674 | $4,140 |
| IT support specialist | $60,440 | $48,476 | $4,040 |
| Electrician | $58,320 | $46,878 | $3,907 |
| Police officer | $58,120 | $46,728 | $3,894 |
| Plumber | $57,200 | $46,034 | $3,836 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $57,050 | $45,921 | $3,827 |
| HVAC technician | $56,390 | $45,424 | $3,785 |
| Bookkeeper | $49,350 | $40,119 | $3,343 |
| Carpenter | $49,350 | $40,119 | $3,343 |
| Auto mechanic | $49,060 | $39,900 | $3,325 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $47,510 | $38,732 | $3,228 |
| Dental assistant | $46,840 | $38,227 | $3,186 |
| Firefighter | $46,550 | $38,009 | $3,167 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $44,050 | $36,125 | $3,010 |
| Pharmacy technician | $41,910 | $34,512 | $2,876 |
| Medical assistant | $41,600 | $34,278 | $2,857 |
| Administrative assistant | $41,600 | $34,278 | $2,857 |
| Customer service representative | $39,630 | $32,794 | $2,733 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,480 | $31,927 | $2,661 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $37,680 | $31,324 | $2,610 |
| Receptionist | $36,100 | $30,133 | $2,511 |
| Restaurant cook | $35,940 | $30,013 | $2,501 |
| Security guard | $34,980 | $29,289 | $2,441 |
| Janitor | $34,310 | $28,785 | $2,399 |
| Retail salesperson | $30,840 | $26,170 | $2,181 |
| Cashier | $29,070 | $24,836 | $2,070 |
| Teaching assistant | $28,770 | $24,610 | $2,051 |
| Childcare worker | $28,020 | $24,035 | $2,003 |
| Waiter or waitress | $18,700 | $16,825 | $1,402 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.