File Clerks Salary in Georgia
File Clerks in Georgia make a median of $37,520 a year, or about $18.04 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Georgia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in Georgia
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $42K | +11% | 1,180 |
| Gainesville | $40K | +8% | 50 |
| Savannah | $39K | +5% | 60 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $38K | +2% | 80 |
| Valdosta | $35K | -6% | 30 |
| Rome | $35K | -6% | 40 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $27K | -29% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in Georgia?
The median is $37,520 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,100, and experienced file clerks can clear $52,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,548/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 56.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a file clerks salary go in Georgia?
Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median file clerks salary is worth about $40,831 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do file clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.