Childcare Workers pay range in Savannah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,110 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Savannah earn between $23,750 and $35,890.
- $23K10th
- $24K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,400 | $2,533 | $14.62 |
| Median | $29,630 | $2,469 | $14.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,750 | $1,979 | $11.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,890 | $2,991 | $17.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Savannah vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Savannah earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($28,770) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $30,400 | $29,630 | $22,630 | $37,110 | 920 |
| Georgia | $28,770 | $28,020 | $22,170 | $36,980 | 21,040 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Savannah
On the average salary of $30,400, a single filer in Savannah takes home about $25,838 a year, or $2,153 a month and $994 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Savannah a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Savannah area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $30,400 buys what about $31,931 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Savannah ($47,240). A typical home costs $348,054, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Savannah ranks 1st of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Savannah$30,400
- Atlanta$29,710
- Brunswick$28,590
- Gainesville$28,430
- Augusta$27,650
- Hinesville$27,510
- Athens$26,800
- Dalton$26,630
- Macon$26,620
- Warner Robins$26,300
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Savannah: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Savannah?
$14.62 an hour on average, and $14.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Savannah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Savannah?
About $25,838 a year ($2,153 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,400.
Do childcare workers earn more in Savannah than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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 39-9011; area Savannah, GA (42340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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