Graphic Designers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,100 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Atlanta earn between $46,820 and $79,730.
- $37K10th
- $47K25th
- $63KMedian
- $80K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,650 | $5,638 | $32.52 |
| Median | $62,680 | $5,223 | $30.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,820 | $3,902 | $22.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,730 | $6,644 | $38.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Atlanta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($64,240) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $67,650 | $62,680 | $36,860 | $103,100 | 4,060 |
| Georgia | $64,240 | $60,250 | $34,860 | $100,110 | 5,920 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $67,650, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $53,795 a year, or $4,483 a month and $2,069 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 graphic designers? 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 $67,650 buys what about $67,611 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$67,650
- Dalton$61,200
- Warner Robins$59,840
- Savannah$57,150
- Gainesville$56,770
- Augusta$55,540
- Columbus$54,280
- Macon$52,020
- Brunswick$51,890
- Athens$47,430
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Atlanta?
$32.52 an hour on average, and $30.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $53,795 a year ($4,483 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,650.
Do graphic designers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
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 27-1024; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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