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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $38,690 | $38,220 | $33,890 | $32,085 | 97 |
| Atlanta | $37,740 | $37,080 | $33,860 | $31,369 | 100 |
| Savannah | $34,910 | $35,480 | $30,350 | $29,237 | 95 |
| Augusta | $34,870 | $34,970 | $29,630 | $29,207 | 92 |
| Brunswick | $34,830 | $33,530 | $29,060 | $29,176 | 88 |
| Athens | $33,170 | $33,960 | $29,280 | $27,925 | 93 |
| Rome | $33,060 | $31,150 | $30,190 | $27,843 | 90 |
| Macon | $32,870 | $31,090 | $29,100 | $27,699 | 89 |
| Columbus | $32,250 | $31,940 | $28,510 | $27,232 | 89 |
| Albany | $32,110 | $30,430 | $28,080 | $27,127 | 88 |
| Warner Robins | $31,680 | $30,050 | $28,790 | $26,803 | 94 |
| Valdosta | $30,740 | $29,710 | $27,730 | $26,094 | 88 |
*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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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