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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Georgia
- Atlanta$76,560
- Savannah$60,860
- Augusta$58,900
- Rome$57,460
- Gainesville$56,930
- Athens$56,420
- Macon$56,400
- Hinesville$56,040
- Brunswick$56,020
- Warner Robins$55,510
- Columbus$53,840
- Valdosta$53,320
- Albany$52,330
- Dalton$51,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $76,560 | $64,080 | $50,700 | $59,618 | 100 |
| Savannah | $60,860 | $60,370 | $48,090 | $48,793 | 95 |
| Augusta | $58,900 | $51,560 | $47,080 | $47,316 | 92 |
| Rome | $57,460 | $49,140 | $46,340 | $46,230 | 90 |
| Gainesville | $56,930 | $56,200 | $48,010 | $45,831 | 97 |
| Athens | $56,420 | $48,840 | $46,620 | $45,447 | 93 |
| Macon | $56,400 | $49,780 | $47,240 | $45,432 | 89 |
| Hinesville | $56,040 | $49,780 | $44,180 | $45,160 | 94 |
| Brunswick | $56,020 | $50,690 | $46,390 | $45,145 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $55,510 | $50,340 | $47,880 | $44,761 | 94 |
| Columbus | $53,840 | $52,280 | $39,510 | $43,502 | 89 |
| Valdosta | $53,320 | $48,150 | $47,800 | $43,110 | 88 |
| Albany | $52,330 | $49,210 | $45,920 | $42,364 | 88 |
| Dalton | $51,420 | $47,780 | $40,160 | $41,679 | 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 23-2011.
- 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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