The annual salary statistics of systems software developers in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of systems software developers in Athens-Clarke County is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $77,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $115,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $144,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $159,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for systems software developers in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $159,520. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $115,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $38,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of systems software developers from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $115,940 | 42.40% | 47.18% |
| 2016 | $66,780 | -43.05% | - |
| 2014 | $95,530 | 0.83% | - |
| 2013 | $94,740 | 35.36% | - |
| 2012 | $61,240 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $115,940, Athens-Clarke County is the highest paying city for systems software developers in state of Georgia, followed by Warner Robins (median annual salary $112,250). In comparison, the median annual salary of systems software developers in Athens-Clarke County is 3.2 percent (3.2%) higher than that in Warner Robins.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | |
| Warner Robins | |
| Hinesville-Fort Stewart | |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| Dalton | |
| Valdosta | |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta | |
| Savannah | |
| Macon | |
| Brunswick | |
| Albany | |
| Rome | |
| Columbus | |
| Gainesville | |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area |