Salary Breakdown for Atlanta

The median individual income in Atlanta is $42,350 per year, which works out to approximately $3,529/month or $20.36/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $65,345.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Atlanta's cost of living index is 107 (national average = 100). The median salary of $42,350 in Atlanta has the purchasing power of approximately $39,579 at the national average cost of living. Atlanta is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Atlanta

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Home Depot
  • Coca-Cola

Major Industries in Atlanta

  • Logistics
  • Technology
  • Film & Entertainment

How Atlanta Compares to Georgia

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Cost of Living in Atlanta

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Atlanta page.

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