Salaries in Georgia
H-1B & Green Card (PERM) salary data for filings with a worksite in Georgia.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) public disclosure data. Represents base salary only; excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.49,571
Total Filings
$74,360
Median Salary
$73,364
Average Salary
$475,200
Maximum
Salary Distribution — Georgia
| P10 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,176 | $27,435 | $74,360 | $104,020 | $125,000 |
Breakdown by Visa Program
| Program | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Specialty Occupation) | 1,580 | 3% |
| PERM (Green Card Labor Certification) | 47,991 | 96.8% |
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Top 25 Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| WAYNE FARMS LLC | 2,764 | $22,880 |
| FPL FOOD, LLC | 1,231 | $23,733 |
| JCG FOODS OF GEORGIA LLC D/B/A KOCH FOODS | 895 | $21,424 |
| NORMAN W. FRIES, INC. D/B/A CLAXTON POULTRY FARMS | 873 | $17,347 |
| HARRISON POULTRY | 697 | $20,176 |
| MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC. | 667 | $82,098 |
| MAR-JAC POULTRY, INC. | 661 | $18,034 |
| NIIT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 607 | $102,442 |
| South Georgia Pecan Company | 451 | $20,509 |
| EQUIFAX | 419 | $119,538 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 389 | $120,000 |
| SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 379 | $59,570 |
| HOME DEPOT PRODUCT AUTHORITY LLC | 330 | $103,501 |
| PruittHealth | 304 | $32,843 |
| VICTORY PROCESSING, LLC | 294 | $19,495 |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | 290 | $99,382 |
| Paramount Software Solutions, Inc. | 266 | $100,422 |
| Smartsoft International Inc | 258 | $99,000 |
| MACYS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 239 | $122,616 |
| Interactive Communications International, Inc. | 219 | $102,315 |
| KOCH FOODS OF CUMMING, LLC | 214 | $20,904 |
| VIRTUE GROUP, LLC. | 210 | $95,000 |
| EFICENS SYSTEMS LLC | 204 | $108,000 |
| Anthem, Inc. | 198 | $121,139 |
| ORPINE INC | 197 | $95,000 |
Top 25 Roles in Georgia
| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| POULTRY CUTTER AND TRIMMER | 2,613 | $22,901 |
| Software Engineer | 2,297 | $102,400 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 1,509 | $92,000 |
| Meat Cutter and Trimmer | 1,229 | $23,733 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1,227 | $112,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 1,071 | $85,000 |
| Poultry Processor | 1,021 | $21,216 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 918 | $83,658 |
| Poultry Processing Worker | 744 | $20,176 |
| Poultry Worker | 719 | $18,034 |
| Programmer Analyst | 579 | $93,371 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 567 | $19,282 |
| Pecan Packers | 451 | $20,509 |
| Prep Cooks | 429 | $21,986 |
| Line Workers, Packer | 417 | $22,880 |
| PLANT LABORER | 403 | $16,952 |
| Poultry Line Worker | 390 | $20,904 |
| Nursing Assistant | 344 | $32,955 |
| Computer Software Engineer | 314 | $72,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 303 | $96,200 |
| Poultry Production Worker | 294 | $19,495 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators* | 278 | $79,248 |
| Database Administrator | 271 | $84,000 |
| Production Worker | 258 | $20,571 |
| Poultry Deboner | 245 | $23,504 |