Graphic Designers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,320 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in Augusta earn between $36,860 and $62,060.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $53KMedian
- $62K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,540 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
| Median | $52,880 | $4,407 | $25.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,860 | $3,072 | $17.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,060 | $5,172 | $29.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Graphic designers in Augusta earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($64,240) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $55,540 | $52,880 | $36,260 | $83,320 | 190 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $55,540, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $44,783 a year, or $3,732 a month and $1,722 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $45,440 | $3,787 |
| Working in GA | $44,783 | $3,732 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for graphic designers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $55,540 buys what about $60,433 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 6th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($67,650).
- 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 Augusta: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in Augusta?
$26.70 an hour on average, and $25.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $44,783 a year ($3,732 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,540.
Do graphic designers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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