Food Batchmakers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,820 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Augusta earn between $33,280 and $53,540.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $35KMedian
- $54K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,360 | $3,697 | $21.33 |
| Median | $35,280 | $2,940 | $16.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,280 | $2,773 | $16.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,540 | $4,462 | $25.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($44,780) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $44,360 | $35,280 | $33,280 | $70,820 | 100 |
| Georgia | $44,780 | $46,490 | $28,680 | $58,960 | 4,290 |
| United States | $43,750 | $42,290 | $31,990 | $58,940 | 174,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Batchmakers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $44,360, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $36,358 a year, or $3,030 a month and $1,398 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $37,198 | $3,100 |
| Working in GA | $36,358 | $3,030 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for food batchmakers? 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 $44,360 buys what about $48,268 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 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($46,590).
- Atlanta$46,590
- Augusta$44,360
- Gainesville$42,580
- Savannah$36,910
- Athens$36,770
Highest-paying cities for food batchmakers
Cedar Rapids, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,370).
- Cedar Rapids, IA$64,370
- Battle Creek, MI$60,740
- Lexington, KY$57,970
- Decatur, IL$57,270
- Williamsport, PA$55,390
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Food Batchmakers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Augusta?
$21.33 an hour on average, and $16.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $36,358 a year ($3,030 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,360.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($43,750).
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 51-3092; 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 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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