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Engineer salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does an Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$106,526
6%
below national average
Average $106,526
Low $72,114
High $157,359

The average salary for a engineer is $106,526 per year in Atlanta, GA. 223 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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TechOps Engineer - Cabin Inter...
Delta Air Lines4.2out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
Internship
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Unum
 
$203,800per year
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J.S. Held
 
$200,000per year
Ledgent Technology
 
$182,000per year
Pop-Up Talent
 
$177,840per year
CrowdStrike
 
$177,500per year
DCI Solutions
 
$175,000per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $106,526 per year
  2. Kennesaw, GA
    $100,422 per year
  3. Marietta, GA
    $98,516 per year
  4. Alpharetta, GA
    $90,289 per year
  5. Savannah, GA
    $88,242 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $91,792 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $105,767 per year