Couriers and Messengers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,650 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Augusta earn between $29,230 and $40,130.
- $25K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,650 | $3,054 | $17.62 |
| Median | $37,090 | $3,091 | $17.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,230 | $2,436 | $14.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,130 | $3,344 | $19.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Augusta earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($39,780) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $36,650 | $37,090 | $24,960 | $46,650 | 80 |
| Georgia | $39,780 | $39,400 | $29,340 | $47,900 | 2,100 |
| United States | $40,970 | $39,200 | $31,550 | $50,330 | 68,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Couriers and Messengers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $36,650, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $30,548 a year, or $2,546 a month and $1,175 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $31,197 | $2,600 |
| Working in GA | $30,548 | $2,546 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for couriers and messengers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $36,650 buys what about $39,879 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 4th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($41,930).
Highest-paying cities for couriers and messengers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,350).
- San Jose, CA$55,350
- Modesto, CA$51,800
- Napa, CA$50,750
- Seattle, WA$49,400
- San Francisco, CA$48,970
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Couriers and Messengers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Augusta?
$17.62 an hour on average, and $17.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $30,548 a year ($2,546 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,650.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,970).
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 43-5021; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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