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Average salary by job family in Savannah
| Management | $122,130 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $111,600 |
| Legal | $100,520 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,080 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $93,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,640 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,420 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,500 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,240 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,060 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,550 |
| Production | $55,830 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,450 |
| Protective Service | $52,830 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,810 |
| Sales and Related | $44,970 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,160 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,850 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,850 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,050 |
Highest-paying jobs in Savannah
- Physicians, All Other$359,740
- Family Medicine Physicians$283,870
- Chief Executives$242,650
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$177,800
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$168,580
- Financial Managers$164,200
- Personal Financial Advisors$161,230
- Sales Managers$160,750
- Optometrists$154,300
- Human Resources Managers$151,450
Most common jobs in Savannah and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,810 | $41,010 | $38,250 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,820 | $33,540 | $30,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,710 | $28,080 | $27,460 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,940 | $29,060 | $20,830 |
| Cashiers | 4,470 | $29,220 | $29,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,410 | $58,070 | $58,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,200 | $87,860 | $86,760 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,870 | $112,770 | $83,990 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,290 | $40,210 | $36,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,080 | $37,000 | $35,510 |
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Cost of living in Savannah
Prices in the Savannah area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,750 therefore buys what $61,708 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $348,054, 4.7 times the median household income of $74,632.
$348,054typical home value
$74,632median household income
95.2BEA price parity
412,089metro population
Take-home pay in Savannah
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,850 | $29,192 | $2,433 |
| Median wage | $47,240 | $38,529 | $3,211 |
| Average wage | $58,750 | $47,203 | $3,934 |
| 75th percentile wage | $71,640 | $56,402 | $4,700 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Savannah
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$243K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$178K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$161K
- Human Resources Managers$151K
- Marketing Managers$148K
- Industrial Production Managers$142K
- Purchasing Managers$137K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$134K
- Natural Sciences Managers$132K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$127K
- Public Relations Managers$125K
- Facilities Managers$123K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$119K
- Administrative Services Managers$117K
- General and Operations Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106K
- Education Administrators, All Other$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$79K
- Lodging Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$112K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$107K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Engineers, All Other$100K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$79K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74K
- Surveyors$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Database Architects$124K
- Software Developers$123K
- Computer Network Architects$117K
- Computer Programmers$111K
- Information Security Analysts$111K
- Database Administrators$107K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$106K
- Data Scientists$105K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Operations Research Analysts$80K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$360K
- Family Medicine Physicians$284K
- Optometrists$154K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Veterinarians$117K
- Nurse Practitioners$116K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Radiation Therapists$91K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$85K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Chiropractors$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$71K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$60K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Paramedics$56K
- Recreational Therapists$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Surgical Assistants$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$161K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$115K
- Project Management Specialists$101K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Credit Analysts$77K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Logisticians$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$70K
- Fundraisers$70K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$67K
- Labor Relations Specialists$65K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science14 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$110K
- Chemists$99K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- School Psychologists$85K
- Urban and Regional Planners$78K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75K
- Forensic Science Technicians$68K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$64K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Chemical Technicians$51K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$114K
- Technical Writers$101K
- Producers and Directors$80K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$78K
- Public Relations Specialists$75K
- Editors$70K
- Interpreters and Translators$70K
- Writers and Authors$70K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Audio and Video Technicians$60K
- Graphic Designers$57K
- Photographers$57K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$51K
- Broadcast Technicians$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$81K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Millwrights$60K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$50K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$69K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$58K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$58K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$54K
- Tutors$48K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$35K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34K
- Library Technicians$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$82K
- Health Education Specialists$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$61K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Clergy$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Production32 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Power Plant Operators$76K
- Tool and Die Makers$70K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$69K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Machinists$61K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Food Batchmakers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$36K
- Bakers$35K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Electricians$60K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Roofers$47K
- Carpenters$46K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$46K
- Pipelayers$45K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$36K
Protective Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$60K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59K
- Transportation Security Screeners$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- Firefighters$51K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41K
- Security Guards$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
- School Bus Monitors$22K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$94K
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Bus Drivers, School$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- New Accounts Clerks$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$42K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Order Clerks$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$103K
- Insurance Sales Agents$94K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$70K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$54K
- Advertising Sales Agents$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Telemarketers$31K
- Cashiers$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Massage Therapists$72K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$34K
- Orderlies$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
- Physical Therapist Aides$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$43K
- Pest Control Workers$39K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Concierges$36K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Bartenders$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Waiters and Waitresses$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
Average salary in nearby cities
- Hinesville, GA$54,160 average · cost of living 94
- Hilton Head Island, SC$54,860 average · cost of living 98
- Brunswick, GA$55,010 average · cost of living 88
- Charleston, SC$64,260 average · cost of living 101
- Augusta, GA$60,020 average · cost of living 92
- Jacksonville, FL$65,700 average · cost of living 99
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Salary in Savannah: questions
What is a good salary in Savannah?
Half of all workers in the Savannah metro earn less than $47,240 and the average is $58,750. Earning more than $71,640 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Savannah to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,425, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Savannah?
Physicians, All Other ($359,740), Family Medicine Physicians ($283,870), Chief Executives ($242,650).
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. Area Savannah, GA (42340), all occupations and 394 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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