Athletes and Sports Competitors pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $766,920 or more. The middle half of athletes and sports competitors in Atlanta earn between $34,840 and $765,450.
- $25K10th
- $35K25th
- $95KMedian
- $765K75th
- $767K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $309,080 | $25,757 | — |
| Median | $94,530 | $7,878 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,840 | $2,903 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $765,450 | $63,788 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Athletes and sports competitors in Atlanta earn 17% more than the Georgia average ($263,870) and 50% more than the U.S. average ($206,180). At the median the gap is +42% against the U.S. median of $66,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $309,080 | $94,530 | $25,280 | $766,920 | n/a |
| Georgia | $263,870 | $77,530 | $21,920 | $766,920 | 840 |
| United States | $206,180 | $66,710 | $26,500 | $742,310 | 15,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletes and Sports Competitors salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $309,080, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $206,191 a year, or $17,183 a month and $7,930 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for athletes and sports competitors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $309,080 buys what about $308,901 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in nearby metro areas
- Myrtle Beach, SC$43,320
- Louisville, KY$72,100
- Deltona, FL$88,540
- Tampa, FL$90,060
- Orlando, FL$94,160
- Baton Rouge, LA$87,730
Highest-paying cities for athletes and sports competitors
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($555,730).
- Colorado Springs, CO$555,730
- Kansas City, MO$467,430
- St. Louis, MO$435,350
- Atlanta, GA$309,080
- Salt Lake City, UT$246,090
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Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in Atlanta: questions
What is the entry-level athletes and sports competitors salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletes and sports competitors take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $206,191 a year ($17,183 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $309,080.
Do athletes and sports competitors earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 50% more than the U.S. average for this job ($206,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2021; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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