Atlanta, GA variant. This is a Atlanta, GA-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Atlanta paychecks are shaped by GA state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $77,655 median income and a cost-of-living index of 107 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Atlanta paycheck
Atlanta has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + GA state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 107) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Atlanta take-home figure.
About Atlanta, GA
Atlanta applies Georgia state income and sales taxes, along with local sales taxes.
Atlanta's home prices sit above the national average after sustained metro growth.
Atlanta is a major corporate headquarters hub and transportation center, with significant film and logistics industries, and a cost of living above the national average.
Worked example: $77,655 in Atlanta
FICA on $77,655 is $5,941. No city income tax applies in Atlanta. Federal and GA state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $425,000
- Median rent: $1,900/mo
- Median household income: $77,655
- Local sales tax: 8.9%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.92%
- Cost of living index: 107 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Atlanta have a city income tax?
No, Atlanta has no separate city income tax beyond GA state tax.
What is the median income in Atlanta?
About $77,655 per household.