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Lawyers 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 | $206,950 | $138,210 | $89,190 | $144,467 | 100 |
| Brunswick | $151,220 | $125,480 | $83,380 | $107,827 | 88 |
| Savannah | $140,960 | $123,050 | $90,300 | $101,327 | 95 |
| Valdosta | $137,230 | $101,000 | $66,710 | $98,963 | 88 |
| Macon | $132,500 | $108,200 | $80,000 | $95,966 | 89 |
| Augusta | $131,910 | $123,960 | $85,050 | $95,593 | 92 |
| Columbus | $129,080 | $104,120 | $69,110 | $93,800 | 89 |
| Dalton | $125,600 | $91,730 | $75,310 | $91,595 | 90 |
| Albany | $122,720 | $103,510 | $74,350 | $89,770 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $122,450 | $118,750 | $82,090 | $89,599 | 94 |
| Athens | $120,890 | $105,360 | $75,520 | $88,592 | 93 |
| Hinesville | $117,520 | $107,320 | $77,110 | $86,390 | 94 |
| Rome | $110,510 | $74,410 | $74,410 | $81,808 | 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 23-1011.
- 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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