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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $35,780 | $37,230 | $30,680 | $29,892 | 100 |
| Savannah | $35,500 | $35,940 | $30,020 | $29,681 | 95 |
| Gainesville | $33,570 | $35,310 | $28,910 | $28,227 | 97 |
| Brunswick | $33,070 | $34,480 | $28,970 | $27,850 | 88 |
| Athens | $32,520 | $33,540 | $28,530 | $27,436 | 93 |
| Augusta | $32,440 | $33,990 | $28,130 | $27,375 | 92 |
| Warner Robins | $32,410 | $32,180 | $28,670 | $27,353 | 94 |
| Rome | $32,030 | $33,620 | $28,520 | $27,066 | 90 |
| Macon | $31,970 | $31,650 | $28,410 | $27,021 | 89 |
| Dalton | $30,930 | $31,060 | $28,220 | $26,237 | 90 |
| Columbus | $30,880 | $30,470 | $27,590 | $26,200 | 89 |
| Albany | $30,700 | $29,150 | $27,680 | $26,064 | 88 |
| Valdosta | $29,940 | $29,880 | $25,490 | $25,491 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2014.
- 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.
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