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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Georgia
- Augusta$54,750
- Savannah$54,480
- Atlanta$51,800
- Gainesville$50,900
- Macon$50,770
- Hinesville$50,390
- Albany$47,590
- Dalton$47,240
- Valdosta$47,190
- Brunswick$46,390
- Warner Robins$45,890
- Athens$45,800
- Rome$40,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $54,750 | $53,390 | $47,040 | $44,188 | 92 |
| Savannah | $54,480 | $48,450 | $44,950 | $43,985 | 95 |
| Atlanta | $51,800 | $49,380 | $46,580 | $41,965 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $50,900 | $48,730 | $48,730 | $41,287 | 97 |
| Macon | $50,770 | $48,810 | $45,190 | $41,189 | 89 |
| Hinesville | $50,390 | $47,800 | $47,800 | $40,902 | 94 |
| Albany | $47,590 | $54,010 | $44,040 | $38,792 | 88 |
| Dalton | $47,240 | $47,440 | $45,650 | $38,529 | 90 |
| Valdosta | $47,190 | $48,450 | $44,250 | $38,491 | 88 |
| Brunswick | $46,390 | $49,590 | $38,870 | $37,888 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $45,890 | $46,930 | $39,520 | $37,511 | 94 |
| Athens | $45,800 | $47,900 | $38,360 | $37,443 | 93 |
| Rome | $40,720 | $38,440 | $38,440 | $33,615 | 90 |
*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 33-3012.
- 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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