Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,010 | $142,991 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.99 | $68.75 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $136,044.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $138,884 | $99,750 | $183,750 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Georgia is $131,010, or about $62.99 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Georgia is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Georgia typically earn from $99,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 49,700 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $131,010, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.