Protective Service Workers, All Other Salary in Georgia

Other protective service workers in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $55,650 a year) and the least in Augusta ($29,170), across the 3 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other protective service workers average at $51,010 and the median at $45,200 for 1,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,070.

Protective Service Workers, All Other average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$55,650
Savannah$45,830
Augusta$29,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$55,650	$45,950	$39,730	$44,866	100
Savannah	$45,830	$42,470	$26,980	$37,466	95
Augusta	$29,170	$23,470	$23,470	$24,911	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Protective Service Workers, All Other salary in other states

Protective Service Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

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 33-9099.
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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