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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $35,350 | $33,560 | $30,590 | $29,568 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $34,460 | $33,180 | $31,360 | $28,898 | 97 |
| Brunswick | $33,540 | $31,120 | $26,250 | $28,204 | 88 |
| Athens | $31,750 | $31,680 | $29,020 | $26,855 | 93 |
| Augusta | $30,860 | $30,590 | $29,150 | $26,185 | 92 |
| Warner Robins | $30,790 | $29,530 | $27,350 | $26,132 | 94 |
| Macon | $30,490 | $30,570 | $28,650 | $25,906 | 89 |
| Savannah | $30,390 | $30,100 | $28,050 | $25,830 | 95 |
| Albany | $30,000 | $29,280 | $28,160 | $25,536 | 88 |
| Columbus | $29,450 | $28,360 | $26,080 | $25,122 | 89 |
| Valdosta | $28,530 | $27,810 | $26,610 | $24,429 | 88 |
| Rome | $28,290 | $29,400 | $27,170 | $24,244 | 90 |
| Dalton | $25,020 | $27,570 | $18,380 | $21,714 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
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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 35-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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