Training and Development Specialists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,090 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Atlanta earn between $53,710 and $94,810.
- $42K10th
- $54K25th
- $71KMedian
- $95K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,140 | $6,428 | $37.09 |
| Median | $71,330 | $5,944 | $34.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,710 | $4,476 | $25.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,810 | $7,901 | $45.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Atlanta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($74,290) and about the same as the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $77,140 | $71,330 | $41,710 | $125,090 | 10,280 |
| Georgia | $74,290 | $67,320 | $40,480 | $120,180 | 16,200 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $77,140, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $59,997 a year, or $5,000 a month and $2,308 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $77,140 buys what about $77,095 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($83,260).
- Augusta$83,260
- Atlanta$77,140
- Warner Robins$71,620
- Dalton$71,030
- Savannah$70,980
- Rome$70,700
- Macon$69,460
- Brunswick$68,000
- Gainesville$65,640
- Athens$64,110
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Atlanta?
$37.09 an hour on average, and $34.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $59,997 a year ($5,000 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,140.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
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 13-1151; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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