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Atlanta, Georgia Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

41

Avg Salary Range

$101K - $141K

Remote %

2%

Ghost Rate

33%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Atlanta, GA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 99.6).

Explore 41 Atlanta Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Atlanta, GA
Approx. cost index: 99.6
Nashville, TN215 mi · cost index 97.4Charlotte, NC226 mi · cost index 95.2Jacksonville, FL285 mi · cost index 96.4Memphis, TN337 mi · cost index 91.2Orlando, FL402 mi · cost index 98.8Atlanta, GA41 Jobs · 2% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Atlanta:$110,000/yr
Current: Atlanta, GA

$110,000

BEA Price Parity: 99.6

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$130,763

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 19% more expensive+19% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $110,000 in Atlanta, you need at least $130,763 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both GA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Atlanta

  • Software Developer - C# .Net, Html, CSS and JavaScript1
  • Software Engineer Lead1
  • Senior Software Engineer --Java and Cloud1
  • Senior Software Engineer (Remote)1
  • Sr. Lead Software Engineer1
  • Principal Software Engineer1
  • Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer (Mid to Experienced) - ASL - Open Rank1
  • Project Manager III- Department of Procurement1
  • Project Manager Atlanta, GA, USA1
  • Mid-Senior Project Manager/ OCM1
Software Developer - C# .Net, Html, CSS and JavaScript
1
Software Engineer Lead
1
Senior Software Engineer --Java and Cloud
1
Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
1
Sr. Lead Software Engineer
1
Principal Software Engineer
1
Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer (Mid to Experienced) - ASL - Open Rank
1
Project Manager III- Department of Procurement
1
Project Manager Atlanta, GA, USA
1
Mid-Senior Project Manager/ OCM
1

Top Hiring Companies

The Home Depot

2 listings

Atlanta Public Schools

2 listings

R

Regions

1 listing

F

FIS Global

1 listing

T

Truist Bank

1 listing

C

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

1 listing

A

Ametek, Inc.

1 listing

G

Georgia Tech Research Institute

1 listing

City of Atlanta

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 2%On-site: 98%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 6 scored listings in Atlanta.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

67%

Ambitious

(4 jobs)

33%

Overloaded

(2 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn13Google Jobs7Indeed6ZipRecruiter4EFinancialCareers1Emory - Emory University1Jobs At JE Dunn - JE Dunn Construction1Michael Page1Encore Global1Simplify1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Atlanta?

There are 41 active job listings in Atlanta, GA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 221.

What is the average salary in Atlanta?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Atlanta is $101K to $141K. Median salary sits at $110K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Atlanta jobs are remote?

2% of active Atlanta listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Atlanta?

The average ghost probability across scored Atlanta listings is 33%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Atlanta?

The most active employers in Atlanta include The Home Depot, Atlanta Public Schools, Regions, FIS Global, Truist Bank. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.