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- Wage and salary survey. Public safety.
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- 2021 Wage and salary survey. Public safety, volume II
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- 2021-10
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- Wage surveys--Georgia--Statistics--Periodicals.
County officials and employees--Salaries, etc.--Georgia--Periodicals.
Municipal officials and employees--Salaries, etc.--Georgia--Periodicals.
County officials and employees--Salaries, etc.
Municipal officials and employees--Salaries, etc.
Wage surveys
Georgia
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Issued in 2 vols.: [Vol. 1], County; [Vol. 2], Municipal.
"Animal control, dispatcher, fire fighter, jailer, police, sheriff ..."
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2021 Municipal Wage and Salary Survey
Public Safety Positions
October 2021
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Office of Research
60 Executive Park South Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
404-679-4940
Municipal Job Descriptions
Public Safety
Animal Control Director Performs professional and skilled work in supervising and coordinating work activities of other workers who are responsible for the apprehension and care of animals.
Animal Control Officer Performs skilled work in the apprehension and care of animals found in violation of animal control ordinances.
Animal Shelter Administrator Administers animal shelter and animal care operations including supervising paid staff and volunteers and planning, organizing, and coordinating the shelter programs.
Assistant Chief, Fire Department Performs highly responsible technical, supervisory, and administrative work in assisting the direction of the Fire Department.
Assistant Chief, Police Department Performs highly responsible technical, supervisory, and administrative work in directing the activities of the Police Department.
Automotive Mechanic (Public Safety) Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains fleet automobiles.
Bailiff Responsible for duties related to processing of persons under court direction.
Captain, Fire Officer Directs and coordinates activities of firefighters during an assigned shift by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, recording information, and participating in training. Also leads subordinates in performance of duties at a fire.
Captain, Police Department Directs and coordinates activities of police patrol officers by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.
Chief Jailer/Jail Administrator Supervises and coordinates the work activities of jail staff.
Chief, Fire Department Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates the activities of a fire department.
Chief, Police Department Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates the activities of municipal police department in accordance with authority delegated by Mayor and Council.
Code Enforcement Officer Performs technical level work in ensuring that all codes and ordinances are adhered to throughout jurisdiction.
Communications Director Directs the operations, development, and implementation of policies and procedures and the administration and management of the Communications Department.
DCA - 2017 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey i - 1
Public Safety
Corporal, Police Department Performs law enforcement and some routine investigative work. May train entrylevel police officers and serve as a lead officer on special assignments.
Corrections Officer Supervises inmates in county penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures, which may include preparing written reports concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries.
Detention Officer Supervises prisoners in station or jail, assuming responsibilities for all needs of prisoners during detention. May prepare arrest records identifying prisoner and charge assigned.
Dispatcher Operates radio and telephone equipment to receive, process, and dispatch calls to police, fire, emergency ambulance, or civil defense services. Usually required to maintain a log of calls for service.
Dispatcher/Jailer Maintains security of prisoners during their detention and operates radio and telephone receiving and dispatching calls to the appropriate department and/or person.
E-911 Director Manages E-911 system/call center and supervises E-911 operators.
E-911 Operator Responsible for answering emergency calls and dispatching appropriate personnel to the correct location.
Emergency Management Director Responsible for organization, administration, and operation of the county emergency management unit.
Emergency Medical Services Director Directs emergency medical service program, coordinates activities of persons involved in rescue, care, and transportation of catastrophe/accident victims.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Provides emergency care and operates specialized medical equipment before, during, and after the transport of patients to emergency facilities. This title covers all certification levels including EMTBasic, EMT, Cardiac Technician, and Paramedic.
Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department Drives fire fighting vehicle to fire scene and conducts pumping operations to assist in fire fighting.
Evidence Clerk/Technician Responsible for securing, organizing, and storing crime evidence and/or seized property.
Fire Marshal Plans, manages, and coordinates fire prevention and fire investigation activities of the fire department.
Firefighter
Controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property, and maintains equipment. Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants. Note: This is an entry level position and does not include Engine Driver.
i - 2 DCA - 2017 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT
Controls and extinquishes fires, protects life and property, maintains fire equipment and facilties, and provides emergency care and operates specialized medical equipment before, during, and after the transport of patients to emergency facilities.
Investigator/Detective, Police Department Performs investigations in the police department to solve or prevent crimes. Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence that may lead to a conviction.
Lieutenant, Fire Officer Performs fire fighting responsibilities according to NFPA 1021 and emergency care duties. Responsible for the daily operation of a fire station, supervising a shift with activities associated with hydrant maintenance, fire pre-plans, and inspection of industrial complexes and record keeping.
Lieutenant, Police Department Directs and coordinates activities of police patrol officers by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.
Major, Police Department Directs and coordinates activities of police patrol officers by conducting roll call, relaying orders and messages from superiors, and recording information; identifies arrested suspects in logbook and advises prisoner of charges. Also assists subordinates in performance of duties during an assigned shift.
Patrol Officer, Police Department Patrols assigned area on foot, using motorcycle, car, or on horseback, to control traffic, prevent crimes or disturbances of peace, and arrest violators.
Probation Officer Manages a caseload of probationers; identifies and monitors risk, ensures compliance with sentence, encourages positive behavioral change; provides direction, service, and information to court.
Public Safety Director Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Public Safety Department in the development and provision of quality police, fire, emergency medical, and emergency management services to facilitate the protection and well-being of residents.
Records Clerk Maintains records for monthly statistical reports; enters all citations written by police officers into computer; and provides authorized personnel with information from NCIC/GCIC computer network.
School Resource Officer Responsible for performing tasks and operations related to assuring student safety in the processes of conducting school classes and special events.
Sergeant, Police Department Responsible for the direction and supervision of law enforcement activities performed by a group of county police officers during a particular shift or assignment.
DCA - 2017 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey i - 3
Animal Control Director
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
2
35,520
39,668
53,243
58,606
2
B
1
37,024
37,024
51,542
51,542
1
C
1
26,723
26,723
37,419
37,419
1
D
2
31,221
33,280
46,280
59,280
2
E
1
28,933
28,933
43,867
43,867
1
Total/Avg
7
31,884
33,125
46,470
50,143
7
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Warner Robins
B LaGrange C Vidalia D Centerville
Hawkinsville E West Point
2020 Population
70,839 78,601 30,741 10,452
8,001 5,324 3,723
Minimum entry-level
wage
19.07 15.08 17.80 26,723.00 14.02 16.00 13.91
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
28.18
Hourly
40
1
23.02
Hourly
40
1
24.78
Hourly
40
1
37,419.00 Annual
40
1
28.50
Hourly
40
1
16.00
Hourly
40
1
21.09
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 1
Public Safety
Animal Control Officer
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
2
25,481
25,749
38,275
39,297
7
B
2
32,313
34,944
45,833
54,184
5
C
8
29,858
35,298
44,191
51,459
9
D
5
25,771
32,635
38,626
50,856
10
E
7
24,314
32,146
31,440
45,004
8
Total/Avg
24
27,547
32,154
39,673
48,160
39
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Warner Robins
B LaGrange Newnan
C Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Douglas Perry Vidalia Waycross
D Commerce Fitzgerald Hawkinsville Jesup LaFayette
E Ashburn Baxley Blakely Elberton Lyons Metter
2020 Population
70,839 78,601 30,741 42,885 14,987 12,137 17,572 22,037 11,612 18,845 10,452 13,466
7,328 8,615 5,324 9,847 7,508 3,653 4,652 4,491 4,350 4,245 4,007
Minimum entry-level
wage
12.12 12.38 14.27 16.80 26,881.00 14.51 15.99 16.25 13.09 15.05 20,924.80 16.97 14.14 7.25 12.50 15.69 12.37 11.85 12.30 10.00 32,146.00 13.00 11.22
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
17.91
Hourly
40
2
18.89
Hourly
40
5
18.02
Hourly
40
3
26.05
Hourly
40
2
41,308.00 Annual
40
1
22.39
Hourly
40
2
22.33
Hourly
40
2
24.74
Hourly
40
1
19.97
Hourly
40
1
21.39
Hourly
40
0
30,888.00 Annual
40
1
24.44
Hourly
40
1
21.21
Hourly
40
1
17.08
Hourly
40
5
12.50
Hourly
40
1
24.45
Hourly
40
2
17.61
Hourly
40
1
11.85
Hourly
40
1
16.58
Hourly
40
1
12.36
Hourly
40
1
45,004.00 Annual
40
1
15.50
Hourly
40
1
16.88
Hourly
40
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 2 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Animal Control Officer
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Soperton
2020 Population
3,101
Minimum entry-level
wage
8.00
Maximum wage
11.00
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 3
Public Safety
Assistant Chief, Fire Department
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
8
76,622
110,000
116,923
140,000
20
B
7
70,965
86,133
98,829
111,969
13
C
8
59,942
75,795
91,889
121,625
18
D
4
47,133
60,944
61,922
71,053
4
E
7
49,498
65,510
59,916
65,510
6
F
2
37,180
41,600
49,504
52,416
2
Total/Avg
36
56,890
73,330
79,831
93,762
63
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany
70,839 61,100.00 104,981.76 Annual
40
1
Johns Creek City
85,192 88,639.60 118,721.86 Annual
40
2
Marietta
60,786 73,644.48 129,521.60 Annual
56
6
Roswell
95,434 66,088.00 105,741.00 Annual
40
2
Sandy Springs
109,928 90,000.00 139,277.00 Annual
40
0
Savannah
143,632 110,000.00 140,000.00 Annual
40
2
Valdosta
56,668 72,095.00 118,680.00 Annual
40
1
Warner Robins
78,601
24.72
37.72
Hourly
40
6
B Carrollton
27,450 60,411.00 82,908.00 Annual
40
3
Dalton
33,368
41.41
44.14
Annual
40
1
East Point
35,042 67,878.00 105,867.00 Annual
40
2
Peachtree City
36,763 75,495.00 111,969.00 Annual
40
2
Rome
36,764 80,500.00 105,000.00 Annual
40
1
Statesboro
33,204
28.32
42.48
Annual
40
3
Woodstock
33,625 67,433.60 105,892.80 Annual
40
1
C Americus
14,987 61,612.00 94,679.00 Annual
40
3
Calhoun
17,572
28.56
32.44
Hourly
40
2
Fayetteville
18,328 74,686.92 119,499.08 Annual
40
1
Loganville
13,310 45,601.94 64,599.93 Annual
53
3
Milledgeville
18,508 54,491.39 82,915.09 Annual
40
1
Thomasville
18,493 57,500.00 121,625.00 Annual
60
6
Union
23,301 75,795.00 113,692.50 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 4 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Assistant Chief, Fire Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Vidalia
10,452
D Centerville
8,001
Eastman
5,096
McRae-Helena
8,282
Toccoa
8,300
E Blakely
4,491
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Cornelia
4,799
Hahira
3,050
Jasper
4,037
Social Circle
4,630
Summerville
4,238
F Clarkesville
1,843
Donalsonville
2,488
Minimum entry-level
wage
50,441.00 60,944.00
15.00 13.74 46,237.00 15.00 21.60 37,128.00 53,040.00 65,279.00 65,510.35 20.75 15.00 20.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
70,630.00 Annual
40
1
60,944.00 Annual
40
1
16.45
Hourly
53
1
24.40
Hourly
56
1
70,355.00 Annual
40
1
22.03
Hourly
48
1
28.80
Annual
40
0
59,623.00 Annual
40
1
53,040.00 Annual
40
1
65,279.00 Annual
40
1
65,510.35 Annual
40
1
29.36
Hourly
40
1
24.00
Hourly
42
1
22.40
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 5
Public Safety
Assistant Chief, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
7
86,753
120,000
130,818
150,000
8
B
13
78,993
94,625
117,235
146,999
14
C
11
67,240
95,288
98,686
121,625
12
D
4
44,521
51,064
69,145
75,816
4
E
9
47,955
70,409
65,752
98,573
9
F
6
40,017
47,733
47,700
61,442
5
G
2
21,072
34,944
28,094
48,987
2
Total/Avg
52
55,222
73,438
79,633
100,492
54
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Brookhaven Marietta Roswell Sandy Springs Savannah Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
70,839 76,799.84 131,957.28 Annual
40
1
56,112 79,628.00 136,000.00 Annual
40
1
60,786 81,057.60 129,521.60 Annual
40
2
95,434 78,182.00 125,091.00 Annual
40
1
109,928 108,971.00 147,565.00 Annual
40
1
143,632 120,000.00 150,000.00 Annual
40
1
78,601
30.11
45.96
Hourly
40
1
32,347 72,922.70 109,384.05 Annual
43
1
27,450 94,625.35 94,625.35 Annual
40
1
30,842 74,895.58 116,088.15 Annual
40
1
33,368
34.22
53.56
Annual
40
1
34,036 89,942.87 143,255.74 Annual
40
1
29,676 86,611.00 134,222.00 Annual
40
1
49,326 89,090.00 146,999.00 Annual
40
1
35,042 67,878.00 105,867.00 Annual
40
1
42,885
37.09
57.49
Hourly
40
2
36,763 75,495.00 111,969.00 Annual
40
1
36,764 80,500.00 105,000.00 Annual
40
1
33,204
31.26
46.89
Annual
40
1
33,625 81,598.40 128,128.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 6 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Assistant Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
C Cartersville Dallas Douglas Fayetteville Holly Springs Loganville Moultrie Snellville Thomasville Tifton Union Vidalia
D Adairsville Eastman McRae-Helena Thomson
E Avondale Estates Blakely Camilla Cornelia Harlem Hartwell Hiram Jasper Pelham
F Butler Clayton Gordon Lavonia Ludowici Mount Zion
G Flovilla McIntyre
2020 Population
22,037 14,388 11,612 18,328 16,506 13,310 14,149 20,185 18,493 17,031 23,301 10,452
5,053 5,096 8,282 6,463 3,110 4,491 4,941 4,799 3,547 4,446 4,233 4,037 3,408 1,816 2,103 1,819 2,187 2,352 1,888
675 598
Minimum entry-level
wage
58,228.00 56,623.64
28.83 74,686.92 76,685.20 50,372.91 67,600.00 95,287.66 69,500.00 67,500.00 75,795.00 54,990.00
24.55 18.00 40,011.73 23.83 70,409.00 40,000.00 54,573.66 40,000.00 16.88 35,000.00 50,000.00 52,208.00 51,665.09 15.00 47,732.62 21.69 47,620.54 41,600.00 12.00 7,200.00 16.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
109,752.00 Annual
40
84,389.70 Annual
40
44.00
Annual
40
119,499.08 Annual
40
115,027.80 Annual
40
71,358.40 Annual
40
67,600.00 Annual
40
95,287.66 Annual
40
121,625.00 Annual
40
86,410.00 Annual
40
113,692.50 Annual
40
76,999.00 Annual
40
36.45
Annual
40
29.00
Hourly
40
71,054.62 Annual
40
33.36
Annual
40
98,573.00 Annual
40
54,500.00 Annual
40
81,860.49 Annual
40
60,000.00 Annual
40
23.87
Hourly
43
71,590.00 Annual
40
68,000.00 Annual
40
52,208.00 Annual
40
51,665.09 Annual
40
22.67
Annual
40
50,640.00 Annual
40
21.69
Hourly
40
61,441.71 Annual
40
41,600.00 Annual
40
18.00
Hourly
43
7,200.00
Annual
35
22.43
Hourly
42
Number of full-time employees*
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 7
Public Safety
Automotive Mechanic (Public Safety)
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
B
1
35,006
35,006
52,000
52,000
1
C
3
29,395
33,168
45,761
50,608
5
D
1
31,200
31,200
46,800
46,800
0
Total/Avg
5
31,867
33,125
48,187
49,803
6
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
B Rome C Douglas
Kingsland Waycross D Fort Oglethorpe
2020 Population
36,764 11,612 18,292 13,466
9,973
Minimum entry-level
wage
16.83 15.95 11.23 15.22 15.00
Maximum wage
25.00 24.33 19.75 21.92 22.50
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
Hourly
40
1
Hourly
40
2
Hourly
40
2
Hourly
40
1
Hourly
40
0
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 8 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Captain, Fire Officer
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
9
60,597
74,984
88,803
110,015
140
B
7
60,700
73,615
83,835
93,213
50
C
17
44,101
58,210
69,306
118,591
67
D
6
29,577
42,322
43,583
61,385
13
E
11
39,799
55,000
48,727
66,319
22
F
3
23,468
41,600
29,257
45,864
3
Total/Avg
53
43,040
57,622
60,585
82,565
295
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany
70,839
15.28
22.57
Hourly
56
16
Alpharetta
67,897
21.76
34.82
Hourly
53
19
Johns Creek City
85,192
26.57
35.58
Hourly
53
11
Marietta
60,786 68,752.32 110,015.36 Annual
56
9
Roswell
95,434 61,193.00 97,909.00 Annual
60
3
Sandy Springs
109,928 72,000.00 103,000.00 Annual
53
3
Savannah
143,632
25.75
28.92
Hourly
56
74
Valdosta
56,668 48,565.00 79,946.00 Annual
40
2
Warner Robins
78,601
20.29
30.96
Hourly
40
3
B Carrollton
27,450 64,788.97 77,138.76 Annual
40
4
Dalton
33,368
25.28
26.95
Hourly
56
3
Newnan
42,885
19.85
30.77
Hourly
56
3
Peachtree City
36,763 62,418.00 92,355.00 Annual
54
3
Rome
36,764 56,000.00 76,000.00 Annual
56
30
Statesboro
33,204
25.66
38.49
Annual
40
4
Woodstock
33,625
19.54
32.01
Hourly
56
3
C Americus
14,987 45,976.00 70,651.00 Annual
40
9
Calhoun
17,572
19.66
20.63
Hourly
53
3
Cartersville
22,037 58,210.00 104,802.00 Annual
40
9
Douglas
11,612
16.91
36.11
Hourly
28
4
Dublin
15,802 48,404.95 75,027.67 Annual
40
3
Fayetteville
18,328
20.29
43.03
Hourly
53
3
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 9
Public Safety
Captain, Fire Officer
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Kingsland
18,292
Loganville
13,310
Milledgeville
18,508
Monroe
13,979
Moultrie
14,149
Perry
18,845
Rincon
10,655
Thomasville
18,493
Tifton
17,031
Vidalia
10,452
Waycross
13,466
Winder
18,273
D Eastman
5,096
Fitzgerald
8,615
Fort Valley
8,981
LaFayette
7,508
McRae-Helena
8,282
Sylvester
5,690
E Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Cuthbert
3,361
Dawson
4,124
Elberton
4,350
Hahira
3,050
Hartwell
4,446
Metter
4,007
Pelham
3,408
Walthourville
4,065
F Clarkesville
1,843
Donalsonville
2,488
Edison
1,407
Minimum entry-level
wage
14.15 13.97 38,565.04 15.57 55,446.00 19.32 46,054.70 15.00 19.00 42,757.00 14.42 20.63 13.00 7.25 17.16 13.65 11.87 42,322.00 15.00 16.28 40,000.00 10.50 13.72 40,552.00 16.95 55,000.00 39,970.00 14.16 15.00 13.00 20.00 412.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
17.27
Hourly
56
2
23.35
Hourly
53
3
58,681.25 Annual
40
1
30.75
Hourly
48
6
55,446.00 Annual
40
1
27.41
Hourly
56
3
61,454.88 Annual
40
1
26.25
Hourly
60
6
26.43
Hourly
37.2
3
59,871.00 Annual
40
4
20.76
Hourly
45
3
32.15
Hourly
40
4
16.69
Hourly
30
1
17.52
Hourly
43
3
25.74
Hourly
40
1
18.77
Hourly
40
4
21.08
Hourly
56
1
42,322.00 Annual
44
3
19.50
Hourly
48
3
23.44
Hourly
54
3
55,000.00 Annual
53
1
11.50
Hourly
53
1
13.72
Hourly
60
2
58,367.00 Annual
42
3
16.95
Hourly
53
1
66,319.00 Annual
53
3
59,955.00 Annual
40
1
14.16
Hourly
40
2
15.00
Hourly
40
2
19.00
Hourly
42
1
22.05
Hourly
40
1
412.00
Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 10 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Captain, Police Department
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
8
69,137
96,000
98,745
116,139
46
B
13
62,566
70,463
95,383
109,442
40
C
17
59,431
83,114
83,324
113,857
40
D
9
47,501
78,748
67,189
80,857
14
E
12
42,203
52,707
54,516
74,568
18
F
7
35,896
54,250
41,625
58,706
11
H
1
24,960
24,960
37,440
37,440
1
Total/Avg
67
48,813
65,749
68,317
84,430
170
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Johns Creek City Roswell Sandy Springs Savannah Valdosta Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville Rome Statesboro
2020 Population
70,839 67,897 85,192 95,434 109,928 143,632 56,668 78,601 32,347 27,450 30,842 33,368 34,036 29,676 35,042 34,712 30,741 30,842 36,764 33,204
Minimum entry-level
wage
51,513.28 72,587.00 85,531.47 69,805.00 72,647.00 96,000.00 53,607.00
24.72 66,064.37 62,223.33 69,995.87
25.89 66,328.30 67,870.00 53,183.00 65,769.27 58,797.00 70,462.85 61,000.00
28.32
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
76,111.36 Annual
40
116,139.00 Annual
40
114,558.90 Annual
40
111,688.00 Annual
40
98,755.00 Annual
40
106,000.00 Annual
40
88,246.00 Annual
40
37.72
Hourly
40
99,096.55 Annual
43
85,395.24 Annual
40
108,493.60 Annual
40
40.52
Annual
40
109,441.69 Annual
40
105,165.00 Annual
40
82,948.00 Annual
40
98,653.90 Annual
40
97,447.00 Annual
42
107,217.56 Annual
40
81,000.00 Annual
40
42.48
Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
5 4 1 4 10 10 6 6 2 2 2 4 4 3 6 2 2 3 6 3
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 11
Public Safety
Captain, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
Woodstock C Acworth
Bainbridge Calhoun Conyers Dallas Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Kingsland Lilburn Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Union Vidalia Waycross Winder D Byron Commerce Cumming Fitzgerald Fort Oglethorpe Fort Valley Glennville Jesup Sylvester E Ashburn Camilla Dawson Elberton Gray Hartwell Lakeland Lyons Metter Statham Summerville
2020 Population
33,625 22,726 12,137 17,572 16,107 14,388 11,612 15,802 18,328 18,292 13,055 13,979 14,149 18,003 18,845 23,301 10,452 13,466 18,273
5,274 7,328 6,639 8,615 9,973 8,981 5,014 9,847 5,690 3,653 4,941 4,124 4,350 3,241 4,446 3,342 4,245 4,007 2,880 4,238
Minimum entry-level
wage
58,905.60 75,897.64
25.89 27.05 68,758.15 51,251.20 21.02 55,418.82 64,032.00 51,490.76 83,113.55 20.90 62,830.00 29.96 61,700.00 64,043.37 50,441.00 25.00 63,800.00 48,416.84 50,244.64 78,748.00 7.25 26.00 18.36 43,337.00 22.01 52,500.00 40,753.90 21.82 16.75 39,048.00 50,000.00 51,000.00 10.00 35,000.00 39,970.00 20.00 25.34
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
92,476.80 113,857.02
39.94 27.81 97,155.27 76,377.60 32.72 85,899.18 102,451.20 62,828.51 83,113.55 33.04 62,830.00 34.00 93,900.00 96,065.06 70,630.00 36.00 99,403.00 80,857.17 77,879.19 78,748.00 23.84 34.84 27.54 60,258.00 34.33 52,500.00 43,669.02 31.42 16.75 53,180.00 55,000.00 56,647.00 16.00 44,000.00 59,955.00 25.00 35.85
Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual
40 40 42 42.75 40 40 42 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 48 40
Number of full-time employees*
1 2 5 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 0 2 2 4 2 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 12 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Captain, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
West Point F Clarkesville
Clayton Edison Lavonia Omega Remerton Trion G Irwinton H Leslie
2020 Population
3,723 1,843 2,103 1,407 2,187 1,222 1,061 1,905
546 371
Minimum entry-level
wage
22.60 40,000.00 43,500.00
865.38 18.83 16.76 54,250.00 17.63 41,000.00 12.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
34.28
Hourly
40
1
55,000.00 Annual
42
1
46,147.00 Annual
42
1
865.38
Annual
40
1
26.88
Hourly
42
5
16.76
Hourly
40
1
58,500.00 Annual
40
1
17.93
Hourly
40
1
41,000.00 Annual
40
1
18.00
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 13
Public Safety
Chief Jailer/Jail Administrator
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
E
1
25,000
25,000
31,138
31,138
1
Total/Avg
1
25,000
25,000
31,138
31,138
1
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
E Hartwell
2020 Population
4,446
Minimum entry-level
wage
25,000.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
31,138.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 14 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Chief, Fire Department
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
9
97,709
132,871
150,629
191,002
8
B
9
86,485
109,079
126,150
142,003
9
C
18
74,322
99,414
109,909
147,438
17
D
10
46,736
73,163
62,526
89,981
10
E
20
51,345
84,704
63,440
94,905
20
F
7
32,199
52,000
45,044
70,000
7
Total/Avg
73
64,800
91,872
92,949
122,555
71
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany
70,839 86,099.50 147,935.84 Annual
40
1
Alpharetta
67,897 79,846.00 127,753.00 Annual
40
1
Johns Creek City
85,192 119,028.38 159,423.90 Annual
40
1
Marietta
60,786 99,840.00 159,432.00 Annual
40
1
Roswell
95,434 89,067.00 142,507.00 Annual
40
0
Sandy Springs
109,928 108,475.00 166,532.00 Annual
40
1
Savannah
143,632 132,871.00 191,002.00 Annual
40
1
Valdosta
56,668 87,841.00 144,600.00 Annual
40
1
Warner Robins
78,601
36.69
56.00
Hourly
40
1
B Carrollton
27,450 109,079.12 109,079.12 Annual
40
1
Dalton
33,368
42.39
66.35
Annual
40
1
East Point
35,042 78,577.00 122,552.00 Annual
40
1
LaGrange
30,741 81,065.00 142,003.00 Annual
40
1
Newnan
42,885
33.53
51.97
Hourly
40
1
Peachtree City
36,763 91,427.00 135,868.00 Annual
40
1
Rome
36,764 88,000.00 115,000.00 Annual
40
1
Statesboro
33,204
39.68
59.52
Annual
40
1
Woodstock
33,625 89,772.80 140,940.80 Annual
40
1
C Americus
14,987 82,566.00 126,879.00 Annual
40
1
Bainbridge
12,137
31.32
48.33
Hourly
40
1
Calhoun
17,572
40.66
40.66
Hourly
40
1
Cartersville
22,037 99,414.00 145,184.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 15
Public Safety
Chief, Fire Department
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Douglas
11,612
Dublin
15,802
Fayetteville
18,328
Kingsland
18,292
Loganville
13,310
Milledgeville
18,508
Monroe
13,979
Moultrie
14,149
Perry
18,845
Thomasville
18,493
Tifton
17,031
Union
23,301
Vidalia
10,452
Waycross
13,466
Winder
18,273
D Byron
5,274
Centerville
8,001
Eastman
5,096
Eatonton
6,840
Fitzgerald
8,615
Jesup
9,847
LaFayette
7,508
McRae-Helena
8,282
Sylvester
5,690
Toccoa
8,300
E Ashburn
3,653
Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Cornelia
4,799
Cuthbert
3,361
Dawson
4,124
Elberton
4,350
Hahira
3,050
Hartwell
4,446
Hephzibah
3,936
Jasper
4,037
Lyons
4,245
Metter
4,007
Minimum entry-level
wage
31.83 79,187.41 87,114.83 69,356.60 54,546.64 60,151.42 67,764.00 78,000.00 84,100.00 84,250.00 72,000.00 80,342.70 59,949.00
33.95 70,512.00 53,892.80 73,163.00
18.00 13.00 1,000.00 23.11 31.88 44,112.93 60,000.00 56,336.00 55,298.48 50,000.00 63,191.00 55,000.00 50,000.00 37,859.00 24.03 58,554.00 64,893.00 45,000.00 48,089.00 75,000.00 35,000.00 53,755.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
48.57
Annual
40
122,740.49 Annual
40
139,383.73 Annual
40
84,628.23 Annual
40
76,505.67 Annual
40
91,522.75 Annual
40
112,940.00 Annual
40
78,000.00 Annual
40
119,000.00 Annual
40
147,437.50 Annual
40
110,000.00 Annual
40
120,514.05 Annual
40
83,943.00 Annual
40
48.89
Annual
40
109,865.00 Annual
40
89,980.80 Annual
40
73,163.00 Annual
40
28.84
Hourly
40
14.42
Hourly
40
2,728.00
Annual
40
36.06
Annual
40
33.82
Annual
40
78,337.72 Annual
48
60,000.00 Annual
40
85,721.00 Annual
40
55,298.48 Annual
40
72,700.00 Annual
40
94,786.50 Annual
40
80,000.00 Annual
40
75,000.00 Annual
40
39,000.00 Annual
40
24.03
Hourly
40
86,485.00 Annual
40
64,893.00 Annual
40
75,358.00 Annual
40
48,600.00 Annual
54
75,000.00 Annual
40
44,000.00 Annual
40
80,632.00 Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 16 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Chief, Fire Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Ocilla Pelham Social Circle Soperton Thunderbolt Walthourville West Point F Butler Clarkesville Claxton Donalsonville East Dublin Hamilton Louisville
2020 Population
3,722 3,408 4,630 3,101 2,601 4,065 3,723 1,816 1,843 2,216 2,488 2,391 1,141 2,189
Minimum entry-level
wage
47,008.00 46,350.00 84,703.52 6,500.00 55,000.00
15.00 62,615.12
15.00 45,000.00 22,706.00 52,000.00
12.80 1.09 16.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
47,008.00 Annual
40
1
46,350.00 Annual
40
1
84,703.52 Annual
40
1
6,500.00
Annual
40
1
65,000.00 Annual
40
1
15.00
Hourly
40
1
94,905.30 Annual
40
1
26.68
Annual
40
1
70,000.00 Annual
42
1
41,995.00 Annual
40
1
56,500.00 Annual
40
1
15.58
Hourly
56
1
1.09
Hourly
40
1
20.00
Hourly
42
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 17
Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
9
104,260
136,214
158,360
191,002
9
B
16
95,470
131,291
141,363
177,364
16
C
28
85,703
164,335
120,029
164,335
28
D
18
58,553
86,528
81,989
108,665
18
E
35
58,816
95,367
74,404
122,638
34
F
28
44,285
63,502
55,176
95,000
28
G
14
36,801
56,369
45,454
72,800
14
H
13
31,464
49,135
46,359
65,432
13
Total/Avg
161
64,419
97,843
90,392
124,654
160
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Sandy Springs Savannah Valdosta Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
70,839 86,099.52 147,935.84 Annual
40
1
56,112 99,772.00 159,636.00 Annual
40
1
85,192 119,028.38 159,423.90 Annual
40
1
60,786 99,840.00 159,432.00 Annual
40
1
95,434 100,360.00 160,576.00 Annual
40
1
109,928 136,214.00 186,159.00 Annual
40
1
143,632 132,871.00 191,002.00 Annual
40
1
56,668 87,841.00 144,600.00 Annual
40
1
78,601
36.69
56.00
Hourly
40
1
32,347 88,849.23 133,273.84 Annual
43
1
27,450 109,079.21 109,079.21 Annual
40
1
30,842 98,172.83 152,167.88 Annual
40
1
33,368
42.39
66.35
Annual
40
1
34,036 93,028.87 153,497.64 Annual
40
1
29,676 100,318.00 155,376.00 Annual
40
1
49,326 103,915.00 171,460.00 Annual
40
1
35,042 78,577.00 122,552.00 Annual
40
1
34,712 87,879.79 131,819.68 Annual
40
1
30,741 131,291.00 177,364.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 18 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Lawrenceville Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dallas Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Rincon Snellville Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Union Vidalia Waycross Winder D Adairsville Auburn Byron Centerville
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
30,842 104,602.50 159,165.08 Annual
40
1
42,885
44.18
68.48
Hourly
40
1
36,763 91,427.00 135,868.00 Annual
40
1
36,764 88,000.00 115,000.00 Annual
40
1
33,204
39.68
59.52
Annual
40
1
33,625 89,772.80 140,940.80 Annual
40
1
22,726 92,484.90 138,726.95 Annual
40
1
14,987 82,566.00 126,879.00 Annual
40
1
12,137
31.32
48.33
Hourly
40
1
17,572
40.59
40.59
Hourly
40
1
22,037 95,414.00 145,184.00 Annual
40
1
16,107 164,335.00 164,335.00 Annual
40
1
14,388 69,139.20 103,043.20 Annual
40
1
11,612
35.14
53.61
Annual
40
1
15,802 85,522.40 132,559.73 Annual
40
1
18,328 87,114.83 139,383.73 Annual
40
1
16,506 93,433.48 140,150.22 Annual
40
1
18,292 69,356.60 84,628.23 Annual
40
1
13,055 135,252.00 135,252.00 Annual
40
1
13,310 56,761.46 80,408.43 Annual
40
1
18,508 66,393.50 101,023.99 Annual
40
1
13,979 77,086.00 132,366.00 Annual
40
1
14,149 88,000.00 88,000.00 Annual
40
1
18,003 77,086.00 132,366.00 Annual
40
1
18,845 90,000.00 131,100.00 Annual
40
1
15,801 66,186.01 102,589.17 Annual
40
1
10,655 70,000.00 77,855.04 Annual
40
1
20,185 147,000.00 147,000.00 Annual
40
1
21,803 95,913.00 148,666.00 Annual
40
1
18,493 84,250.00 147,437.50 Annual
40
1
17,031 72,000.00 110,000.00 Annual
40
1
23,301 85,163.26 127,744.89 Annual
40
1
10,452 65,355.00 91,513.00 Annual
40
1
13,466
33.95
48.89
Annual
40
1
18,273 78,603.00 122,449.00 Annual
40
1
5,053
31.41
45.67
Annual
40
1
7,902 53,601.60 79,185.60 Annual
40
1
5,274 65,068.19 108,665.27 Annual
40
1
8,001 75,000.00 75,000.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 19
Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Commerce
7,328
Cumming
6,639
Dahlonega
7,329
Eastman
5,096
Eatonton
6,840
Fitzgerald
8,615
Fort Oglethorpe
9,973
Glennville
5,014
Jesup
9,847
McRae-Helena
8,282
Stone Mountain
6,312
Sylvester
5,690
Toccoa
8,300
Tyrone
7,718
E Ashburn
3,653
Avondale Estates
3,110
Baxley
4,652
Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Chickamauga
3,234
Cornelia
4,799
Cuthbert
3,361
Dawson
4,124
Elberton
4,350
Grantville
3,341
Gray
3,241
Hahira
3,050
Harlem
3,547
Hartwell
4,446
Hephzibah
3,936
Hiram
4,233
Jasper
4,037
Lakeland
3,342
Lyons
4,245
Metter
4,007
Nicholls
3,332
Oakwood
4,305
Ocilla
3,722
Minimum entry-level
wage
62,244.29 86,528.00 67,274.89
18.00 54,080.00 3,307.23 60,008.00 56,332.00
30.18 44,112.93 59,217.60 70,000.00 56,336.00 75,296.00 70,561.75 87,598.00 51,147.20 50,000.00 66,034.13 55,000.00 68,021.00 55,000.00 46,000.00
28.84 58,554.00 64,542.40 70,000.00 69,628.00 48,110.26 40,000.00 47,338.00 60,000.00 75,000.00
14.00 45,000.00 53,755.00
16.00 56,747.00 80,932.80
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
96,478.66 Annual
40
86,528.00 Annual
40
107,639.83 Annual
40
34.39
Hourly
40
76,731.20 Annual
40
3,308.23
Annual
40
89,440.00 Annual
40
78,327.00 Annual
40
47.05
Annual
40
78,337.72 Annual
40
77,251.20 Annual
40
70,000.00 Annual
40
85,721.00 Annual
40
98,800.00 Annual
40
70,561.75 Annual
40
122,638.00 Annual
40
69,222.40 Annual
40
68,400.00 Annual
40
99,051.20 Annual
40
80,000.00 Annual
40
68,021.00 Annual
40
82,500.00 Annual
40
48,000.00 Annual
40
28.84
Hourly
40
86,485.00 Annual
40
64,542.40 Annual
40
75,000.00 Annual
40
69,628.00 Annual
40
73,205.45 Annual
40
80,815.00 Annual
40
47,338.00 Annual
40
75,000.00 Annual
40
75,000.00 Annual
40
23.00
Annual
40
65,000.00 Annual
40
80,632.00 Annual
40
25.00
Hourly
50
92,987.00 Annual
40
80,932.80 Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 20 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Pelham Ringgold Social Circle Soperton Springfield Statham Tallapoosa Thunderbolt Vienna Walthourville West Point F Bowdon Butler Clarkesville Claxton Clayton Colquitt Comer Donalsonville East Dublin Ellaville Gordon Guyton Hamilton Lavonia Lincolnton Louisville Ludowici Midway Mount Airy Mount Vernon Mount Zion Mountain City Omega Oxford Pine Mountain Ray City Trion Varnell
2020 Population
3,408 3,492 4,630 3,101 4,063 2,880 3,231 2,601 3,483 4,065 3,723 2,089 1,816 1,843 2,216 2,103 1,798 1,302 2,488 2,391 1,834 1,819 2,371 1,141 2,187 1,504 2,189 2,352 2,015 1,280 2,353 1,888 1,113 1,222 2,337 1,452 1,105 1,905 2,137
Minimum entry-level
wage
65,920.00 56,305.04 95,366.76 47,840.00 45,000.00 55,000.00 61,903.98 55,000.00 48,880.00
30.00 62,615.12 35,000.00
20.00 45,000.00 31,345.00 54,009.80
20.00 38,000.00 48,000.00
20.18 55,000.00
27.24 55,000.00
26.50 48,620.54
19.75 50,000.00 49,400.00 41,317.71 50,000.00 40,000.00
15.00 14.00 46,718.88 50,750.00 63,502.00 36,101.00 40,000.00 51,500.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
65,920.00 Annual
40
1
80,513.23 Annual
40
1
95,366.76 Annual
40
1
47,840.00 Annual
40
1
61,000.00 Annual
40
1
72,000.00 Annual
40
1
94,194.23 Annual
40
1
65,000.00 Annual
40
1
64,558.00 Annual
40
1
30.00
Annual
40
1
94,905.30 Annual
40
1
59,800.00 Annual
42
1
23.54
Annual
40
1
70,000.00 Annual
42
1
59,092.00 Annual
40
1
57,299.00 Annual
40
1
35.00
Hourly
40
1
48,000.00 Annual
40
1
59,786.00 Annual
40
1
24.51
Hourly
40
1
95,000.00 Annual
70
1
27.24
Annual
40
1
55,000.00 Annual
40
1
26.50
Annual
40
1
62,000.00 Annual
40
1
19.75
Annual
40
1
65,000.00 Annual
40
1
49,400.00 Annual
40
1
58,822.40 Annual
40
1
74,000.00 Annual
40
1
50,000.00 Annual
40
1
25.00
Annual
40
1
20.00
Hourly
40
1
46,718.88 Annual
40
1
50,750.00 Annual
40
1
63,502.00 Annual
40
1
37,739.52 Annual
42
1
52,000.00 Annual
40
1
51,500.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 21
Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
Wadley G Coolidge
Franklin Hiawassee Leary Lenox McIntyre Newton Pavo Pendergrass Plains Reynolds Sardis Tunnel Hill Waverly Hall White H Dillard Garfield Graham Ideal Leslie Newington Oliver Rocky Ford Shiloh Sky Valley Stapleton Tallulah Falls Whigham
2020 Population
1,834 523 958 917 560 843 598 558 602 577 635 953 970 892 821 722 373 199 289 430 371 264 228 137 495 273 393 172 461
Minimum entry-level
wage
1,476.00 16.25
56,369.04 20.40
30,000.00 1,020.00 45,000.00
17.00 14.25 45,000.00 35,000.00 850.00 989.00 40,000.00 20.00 20.00 45,000.00 25,000.00 12.25 11.00 12.00 13.00 1.00 34,000.00 16.00 45,000.00 13.00 38,000.00 49,135.32
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
1,926.71
Annual
40
1
18.00
Hourly
60
1
56,369.04 Annual
42
1
29.34
Annual
40
1
30,000.00 Annual
40
1
1,020.00
Annual
40
1
63,839.00 Annual
40
1
17.00
Hourly
60
1
19.00
Annual
44
1
55,000.00 Annual
40
1
38,000.00 Annual
40
1
1,358.85
Annual
40
1
1,200.00
Annual
43
1
55,000.00 Annual
40
1
35.00
Annual
40
1
23.69
Hourly
40
1
55,000.00 Annual
40
1
30,000.00 Annual
40
1
14.00
Hourly
40
1
13.88
Annual
40
1
20.00
Annual
40
1
17.00
Hourly
55
1
27.53
Hourly
40
1
34,000.00 Annual
40
1
22.00
Hourly
40
1
60,000.00 Annual
40
1
25.00
Hourly
40
1
55,000.00 Annual
40
1
65,431.60 Annual
45
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 22 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Code Enforcement Officer
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
8
39,818
45,510
66,714
103,126
55
B
14
36,970
43,001
58,600
79,722
37
C
22
37,342
46,842
57,994
83,075
34
D
15
35,086
49,500
49,970
73,902
17
E
17
34,361
52,104
46,261
72,946
17
F
1
33,540
33,540
55,900
55,900
1
Total/Avg
77
36,186
45,083
55,906
78,112
161
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany
70,839
19.07
28.18
Hourly
40
2
Alpharetta
67,897
23.42
37.48
Hourly
37
5
Johns Creek City
85,192
21.88
49.58
Hourly
40
2
Marietta
60,786 41,891.20 72,113.60 Annual
40
7
Sandy Springs
109,928
19.06
28.60
Hourly
40
5
Savannah
143,632
18.89
29.30
Hourly
40
22
Valdosta
56,668 36,111.00 59,441.00 Annual
40
7
Warner Robins
78,601
15.08
23.02
Hourly
40
5
B Canton
32,347
17.56
26.34
Hourly
40
2
Carrollton
27,450 40,941.00 56,187.00 Annual
40
1
Douglasville
34,036
17.12
26.54
Hourly
40
2
Duluth
29,676
19.10
29.56
Hourly
40
3
East Point
35,042
15.70
29.76
Hourly
40
8
Kennesaw
34,712
18.95
28.42
Hourly
40
2
LaGrange
30,741
14.81
23.48
Hourly
40
2
Lawrenceville
30,842 43,001.43 79,722.25 Annual
40
5
Newnan
42,885
20.02
31.03
Hourly
40
2
Peachtree City
36,763
17.57
26.35
Hourly
40
2
Rome
36,764
15.63
23.08
Hourly
40
2
Statesboro
33,204
17.28
25.93
Hourly
40
2
Stockbridge
30,125 34,126.13 52,895.49 Annual
40
2
Woodstock
33,625
18.33
33.16
Hourly
40
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 23
Public Safety
Code Enforcement Officer
Group Jurisdiction
C Acworth Americus Bainbridge Buford Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Moultrie Norcross Powder Springs Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Union Waycross Winder
D Adairsville Auburn Byron Centerville Commerce Cumming Dacula Eatonton Fitzgerald Fort Valley Hawkinsville LaFayette Stone Mountain Sylvester Toccoa
E Avondale Estates
2020 Population
22,726 14,987 12,137 15,750 17,572 22,037 16,107 11,612 15,802 18,328 18,292 13,055 13,310 18,508 14,149 18,003 15,801 21,803 18,493 17,031 23,301 13,466 18,273
5,053 7,902 5,274 8,001 7,328 6,639 6,477 6,840 8,615 8,981 5,324 7,508 6,312 5,690 8,300 3,110
Minimum entry-level
wage
18.28 31,118.00
17.64 20.00 22.52 20.82 38,248.27 16.76 19.36 18.79 15.03 19.31 14.44 34,938.04 53,040.00 17.43 18.93 20.92 19.50 15.00 16.22 16.05 16.87 15.83 14.35 17.09 17.48 16.61 43,950.00 38,000.00 14.75 7.25 16.03 16.58 20.03 19.03 49,500.00 14.25 25.05
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
27.42
Hourly
40
1
47,819.00 Annual
40
1
39.94
Hourly
40
3
35.00
Hourly
40
1
22.52
Hourly
40
1
31.87
Hourly
40
2
59,335.62 Annual
40
1
31.14
Hourly
40
1
30.00
Hourly
40
1
30.07
Hourly
40
2
22.72
Hourly
40
1
28.97
Hourly
40
1
20.86
Hourly
40
1
53,162.33 Annual
40
1
53,040.00 Annual
40
1
19.46
Hourly
40
3
27.87
Hourly
42
2
32.43
Hourly
40
1
34.13
Hourly
40
1
25.55
Hourly
40
2
27.34
Hourly
40
4
19.26
Annual
40
1
28.38
Hourly
40
2
25.90
Hourly
40
2
21.20
Hourly
40
1
28.54
Hourly
40
1
35.53
Hourly
40
1
24.91
Hourly
40
1
43,950.00 Annual
42
1
55,000.00 Annual
40
2
19.25
Hourly
40
1
20.01
Hourly
43
1
24.05
Hourly
40
1
16.58
Hourly
40
1
25.00
Hourly
40
1
24.84
Hourly
40
1
49,500.00 Annual
40
1
21.68
Hourly
40
1
35.07
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 24 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Code Enforcement Officer
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Blakely Camilla Cornelia Dawson Grantville Harlem Hartwell Hiram Lakeland Millen Oakwood Pelham Ringgold Springfield Vienna West Point F Colquitt
2020 Population
4,491 4,941 4,799 4,124 3,341 3,547 4,446 4,233 3,342 2,762 4,305 3,408 3,492 4,063 3,483 3,723 1,798
Minimum entry-level
wage
33,300.00 18.00 18.50 19.23 16.00 18.12
30,000.00 30,000.00
8.00 11.00 34,838.00 41,303.00 36,065.23 17.00 33,904.00 13.91 15.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
52,540.00 Annual
40
2
25.00
Hourly
40
1
29.14
Hourly
42
1
19.23
Hourly
40
1
16.00
Hourly
40
1
27.58
Hourly
40
1
45,386.00 Annual
40
1
36,000.00 Annual
40
0
12.00
Hourly
40
1
16.00
Hourly
40
1
57,086.00 Annual
40
1
41,303.00 Annual
40
1
48,844.35 Annual
40
1
21.00
Hourly
40
1
40,260.00 Annual
40
1
21.09
Hourly
40
1
25.00
Hourly
43
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 25
Public Safety
Communications Director
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
3
99,080
110,430
147,246
165,646
2
B
3
60,039
85,852
91,558
130,634
3
C
4
45,004
57,560
70,280
92,095
4
D
1
42,494
42,494
55,744
55,744
1
E
2
38,237
52,097
48,656
72,935
2
Total/Avg
13
56,971
69,687
82,697
103,411
12
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Brookhaven Johns Creek City Sandy Springs
B Lawrenceville Newnan Statesboro
C Conyers Fayetteville Milledgeville Suwanee
D Tyrone E Avondale Estates
Dawson
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
56,112 84,246.00 138,719.00 Annual
40
1
85,192 102,565.44 137,373.80 Annual
40
1
109,928 110,430.00 165,646.00 Annual
40
0
30,842 85,852.14 130,634.19 Annual
40
1
42,885
25.28
39.18
Hourly
40
1
33,204
20.04
30.07
Hourly
40
1
16,107 48,815.56 75,728.96 Annual
40
1
18,328 57,559.64 92,095.43 Annual
40
1
18,508 30,126.94 45,841.71 Annual
40
1
21,803
20.92
32.43
Hourly
40
1
7,718
20.43
26.80
Hourly
40
1
3,110 52,097.00 72,935.00 Annual
40
1
4,124
11.72
11.72
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 26 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Corporal, Police Department
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
3
49,971
56,238
65,854
75,326
203
B
7
45,864
50,648
68,324
79,310
72
C
15
43,007
51,659
62,627
74,682
65
D
11
35,298
44,996
52,257
76,690
33
E
11
37,022
52,099
44,659
69,808
24
F
3
31,738
33,437
42,059
48,048
4
G
4
34,436
49,920
44,270
56,160
4
Total/Avg
54
39,620
48,428
54,293
68,575
405
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Johns Creek City Savannah
B Canton Carrollton Douglasville Duluth Newnan Peachtree City Statesboro
C Acworth Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dallas Douglas Dublin Holly Springs Kingsland Moultrie
2020 Population
70,839 85,192 143,632 32,347 27,450 34,036 29,676 42,885 36,763 33,204 22,726 17,572 22,037 16,107 14,388 11,612 15,802 16,506 18,292 14,149
Minimum entry-level
wage
18.12 25.75 26.92 19.90 44,174.64 23.83 24.35 21.95 21.55 20.04 22.27 19.04 19.48 51,659.02 39,774.70 17.60 19.36 20.40 17.75 41,996.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
26.77
Hourly
40
47
34.49
Hourly
42
11
32.00
Hourly
40
145
29.85
Hourly
43
4
60,624.77 Annual
40
16
38.13
Annual
40
5
37.74
Hourly
40
6
31.02
Hourly
40
7
31.74
Hourly
40
25
30.07
Hourly
40
9
33.40
Hourly
43
4
22.04
Hourly
42.75
5
29.64
Hourly
40
4
67,156.72 Annual
40
4
59,278.68 Annual
40
4
26.86
Hourly
42
7
31.80
Hourly
40
9
30.59
Hourly
42
5
21.66
Hourly
42
2
41,996.00 Annual
40
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 27
Public Safety
Corporal, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
Perry Rincon Suwanee Thomasville Vidalia Winder D Auburn Byron Centerville Commerce Eastman Jesup LaFayette McRae-Helena Sylvester Toccoa Tyrone E Avondale Estates Cuthbert Dawson Hahira Harlem Hartwell Jasper Millen Oakwood Pelham Soperton F Clarkesville Comer East Dublin G Coolidge Reynolds Sardis Tunnel Hill Waverly Hall
2020 Population
18,845 10,655 21,803 18,493 10,452 18,273
7,902 5,274 8,001 7,328 5,096 9,847 7,508 8,282 5,690 8,300 7,718 3,110 3,361 4,124 3,050 3,547 4,446 4,037 2,762 4,305 3,408 3,101 1,843 1,302 2,391
523 953 970 892 821
Minimum entry-level
wage
21.54 21.69 21.98 18.00 36,084.00 20.42 15.14 16.11 18.14 18.24 17.50 16.48 14.34 10.13 32,825.52 15.73 20.36 23.30 15.76 15.25 18.54 16.06 45,906.00 17.63 14.00 34,838.00 15.79 13.00 14.00 15.00 15.31 16.00 12.30 12.00 14.00 15.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
32.50
Hourly
40
0
24.91
Hourly
43
4
34.07
Hourly
40
6
34.13
Hourly
42
2
50,527.00 Annual
40
6
31.82
Hourly
42
3
22.37
Hourly
43
1
26.91
Hourly
42
3
36.87
Hourly
40
4
28.28
Hourly
42.5
3
18.89
Hourly
40
3
25.69
Hourly
42
4
18.73
Hourly
40
3
17.99
Hourly
54
2
33,153.12 Annual
42
2
23.93
Hourly
40
4
26.72
Hourly
42.5
4
31.22
Hourly
43
4
17.00
Hourly
43
1
15.25
Hourly
40
2
18.54
Hourly
42
1
22.69
Hourly
43
1
61,277.00 Annual
40
3
17.63
Hourly
42
1
17.00
Hourly
43
2
57,086.00 Annual
40
5
15.79
Hourly
40
1
15.00
Hourly
42
3
22.00
Hourly
42
1
18.00
Hourly
40
1
18.63
Hourly
42
2
18.00
Hourly
60
1
19.66
Hourly
43
1
16.00
Hourly
43
1
17.00
Hourly
40
1
20.00
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 28 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Corrections Officer
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
B
1
33,010
33,010
48,006
48,006
10
C
1
31,118
31,118
47,819
47,819
7
Total/Avg
2
32,064
32,064
47,913
47,913
17
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
B Rome C Americus
2020 Population
36,764 14,987
Minimum entry-level
wage
15.87 31,118.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
23.08
Hourly
40
10
47,819.00 Annual
40
7
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 29
Public Safety
Detention Officer
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
B
1
32,656
32,656
68,245
68,245
16
C
1
42,931
42,931
64,419
64,419
13
Total/Avg
2
37,794
37,794
66,332
66,332
29
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
B East Point C Acworth E Lula
2020 Population
35,042 22,726
3,016
Minimum entry-level
wage
15.70 19.20 21.50
Maximum wage
32.81 28.81 25.00
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
Hourly
40
16
Hourly
43
13
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 30 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Dispatcher
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
B
3
35,658
37,814
55,668
61,485
20
C
8
29,581
35,714
42,970
55,370
42
D
4
20,980
25,792
34,139
45,802
12
E
3
24,671
30,000
48,149
64,667
12
F
2
22,485
29,890
29,162
29,890
10
Total/Avg
20
26,675
31,842
42,017
51,443
96
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
B Duluth Newnan Statesboro
C Americus Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dallas Milledgeville Suwanee Vidalia
D Auburn Eatonton Fitzgerald McRae-Helena
E Dawson Hiram West Point
F Claxton Gordon
2020 Population
29,676 42,885 33,204 14,987 17,572 22,037 16,107 14,388 18,508 21,803 10,452
7,902 6,840 8,615 8,282 4,124 4,233 3,723 2,216 1,819
Minimum entry-level
wage
18.18 16.80 16.45 25,601.00 14.94 14.73 31,466.95 30,804.80 25,978.37 17.17 25,372.00 10.71 9.00 7.25 12.40 7.25 30,000.00 13.91 7.25 14.37
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
29.56
Hourly
40
9
26.05
Hourly
40
4
24.68
Hourly
40
7
39,341.00 Annual
40
1
15.69
Hourly
40
4
22.42
Hourly
40
6
48,815.56 Annual
40
6
45,905.60 Annual
40
6
39,529.16 Annual
40
8
26.62
Hourly
40
6
35,527.00 Annual
40
5
15.82
Hourly
42
2
12.62
Hourly
42
5
13.77
Hourly
40
4
22.02
Hourly
40
1
15.76
Hourly
40
4
47,000.00 Annual
40
2
31.09
Hourly
40
6
13.67
Hourly
40
6
14.37
Hourly
40
4
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 31
Public Safety
Dispatcher/Jailer
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
D
1
15,080
15,080
26,728
26,728
1
E
2
22,943
25,085
28,548
30,056
6
Total/Avg
3
19,011
20,083
27,638
28,392
7
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
D Fitzgerald E Cuthbert
Hartwell
2020 Population
8,615 3,361 4,446
Minimum entry-level
wage
7.25 10.00 25,085.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
12.85
Hourly
40
1
13.00
Hourly
40
3
30,056.00 Annual
40
3
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 32 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
E-911 Director
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
2
70,520
79,846
112,831
127,753
2
B
4
54,616
69,171
83,518
103,756
4
C
2
35,204
39,770
58,105
59,280
2
E
1
45,000
45,000
58,500
58,500
1
Total/Avg
9
51,335
58,447
78,238
87,322
9
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Roswell
B Chamblee East Point Kennesaw Lawrenceville
C Dallas Snellville
E Blakely
2020 Population
67,897 95,434 30,842 35,042 34,712 30,842 14,388 20,185
4,491
Minimum entry-level
wage
79,846.00 61,193.00
20.96 50,651.00 69,170.89 55,045.47 39,769.60
14.73 45,000.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
127,753.00 Annual
40
97,909.00 Annual
40
32.48
Hourly
40
78,998.00 Annual
40
103,756.33 Annual
40
83,758.19 Annual
40
59,280.00 Annual
40
27.37
Hourly
40
58,500.00 Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 33
Public Safety
E-911 Operator
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
3
34,622
40,955
64,560
87,256
58
B
4
35,011
38,957
57,700
62,279
45
C
2
30,670
31,346
48,110
53,206
16
E
1
24,960
24,960
48,822
48,822
11
Total/Avg
10
31,316
34,054
54,798
62,891
130
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Roswell
B Chamblee East Point Kennesaw Lawrenceville
C Norcross Snellville
E Blakely
2020 Population
70,839 67,897 95,434 30,842 35,042 34,712 30,842 18,003 20,185
4,491
Minimum entry-level
wage
13.55 19.69 15.90 17.11 15.00 16.49 38,957.18 15.07 14.42 10.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
20.02
Hourly
40
18
41.95
Hourly
40
20
29.66
Hourly
42
20
26.52
Hourly
40
14
29.76
Hourly
40
9
24.74
Hourly
40
12
62,278.90 Annual
40
10
20.68
Hourly
40
8
25.58
Hourly
40
8
19.56
Hourly
48
11
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 34 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Emergency Management Director
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
1
77,687
77,687
111,675
111,675
1
C
1
61,000
61,000
75,000
75,000
1
Total/Avg
2
69,344
69,344
93,338
93,338
2
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Savannah C Buford
2020 Population
143,632 15,750
Minimum entry-level
wage
77,687.00 61,000.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
111,675.00 Annual
40
75,000.00 Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 35
Public Safety
Emergency Medical Services Director
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
3
64,549
72,000
99,746
105,581
3
B
1
55,843
55,843
87,096
87,096
1
Total/Avg
4
60,196
63,922
93,421
96,339
4
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Roswell Sandy Springs
B East Point
2020 Population
67,897 95,434 109,928 35,042
Minimum entry-level
wage
65,988.00 55,660.00 72,000.00 55,843.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
105,581.00 Annual
40
90,656.00 Annual
40
103,000.00 Annual
40
87,096.00 Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 36 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
6
48,953
59,612
69,415
82,129
202
B
6
45,341
52,154
65,219
76,003
87
C
10
34,098
45,694
50,022
61,433
82
D
1
19,981
19,981
40,789
40,789
9
E
2
38,824
40,716
46,479
52,241
6
Total/Avg
25
37,439
43,632
54,385
62,519
386
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Johns Creek City Marietta Sandy Springs Savannah Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton East Point LaGrange Rome Statesboro
C Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Douglas Loganville Monroe Moultrie Perry Thomasville Tifton Waycross
2020 Population
70,839 85,192 60,786 109,928 143,632 78,601 27,450 33,368 35,042 30,741 36,764 33,204 14,987 12,137 17,572 11,612 13,310 13,979 14,149 18,845 18,493 17,031 13,466
Minimum entry-level
wage
12.88 19.26 50,901.76 21.63 19.91 16.65 38,158.41 17.91 20.03 17.90 15.80 15.04 36,023.00 16.80 16.58 11.96 11.12 13.20 34,000.00 14.91 11.25 17.81 12.22
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
20.13
Hourly
56
27
25.80
Hourly
53
18
79,381.12 Annual
56
36
29.80
Hourly
53
21
24.87
Hourly
56
76
25.41
Hourly
40
24
52,368.29 Annual
40
15
19.58
Hourly
56
21
31.24
Hourly
40
12
26.80
Hourly
54
1
26.10
Hourly
56
32
22.56
Hourly
56
6
55,357.00 Annual
40
12
25.92
Hourly
42
3
16.58
Hourly
53
2
19.18
Hourly
28
12
15.27
Hourly
53
7
21.54
Hourly
48
5
34,479.00 Annual
55
7
20.80
Hourly
56
10
19.69
Hourly
60
12
28.74
Hourly
37.2
5
17.60
Hourly
45
14
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 37
Public Safety
Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department
Group Jurisdiction
D Fitzgerald E Dawson
Summerville
2020 Population
8,615 4,124 4,238
Minimum entry-level
wage
7.25 13.05 16.91
Maximum wage
14.80 13.05 23.92
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
Hourly
53
9
Hourly
60
2
Hourly
42
4
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 38 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Evidence Clerk/Technician
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
6
36,300
43,722
55,566
65,551
12
B
12
37,806
45,178
57,440
71,302
17
C
13
33,858
48,942
51,540
75,525
16
D
2
24,284
27,061
36,119
39,998
2
Total/Avg
33
33,062
41,226
50,167
63,094
47
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Alpharetta
67,897
21.29
34.07
Hourly
37
1
Brookhaven
56,112
17.32
27.70
Hourly
40
1
Johns Creek City
85,192
21.02
28.15
Hourly
40
2
Roswell
95,434
17.17
27.46
Hourly
40
2
Savannah
143,632
17.13
26.57
Hourly
40
5
Warner Robins
78,601
12.38
18.89
Hourly
40
1
B Canton
32,347
19.38
29.07
Hourly
40
2
Carrollton
27,450 44,326.26 60,624.77 Annual
40
1
Dalton
33,368
12.90
20.19
Hourly
40
2
Duluth
29,676
19.10
29.56
Hourly
40
0
Dunwoody
49,326
18.37
34.28
Hourly
40
3
East Point
35,042
15.00
19.18
Hourly
40
1
Kennesaw
34,712
19.76
29.64
Hourly
40
1
LaGrange
30,741
20.73
30.33
Hourly
40
1
Lawrenceville
30,842 45,178.38 68,744.25 Annual
40
2
Peachtree City
36,763
17.57
26.35
Hourly
40
1
Statesboro
33,204
15.66
24.68
Hourly
40
1
Woodstock
33,625
16.61
25.91
Hourly
40
2
C Acworth
22,726
16.56
24.84
Hourly
40
1
Bainbridge
12,137
23.53
36.31
Hourly
40
1
Conyers
16,107 28,541.45 44,277.15 Annual
40
1
Douglas
11,612
15.95
24.33
Hourly
40
1
Fayetteville
18,328
17.73
28.37
Hourly
40
2
Monroe
13,979
17.48
26.00
Hourly
40
2
Perry
18,845
18.13
25.24
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 39
Public Safety
Evidence Clerk/Technician
Group Jurisdiction
Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Vidalia Waycross Winder D Auburn Fort Valley
2020 Population
21,803 18,493 17,031 10,452 13,466 18,273
7,902 8,981
Minimum entry-level
wage
17.17 14.25 13.00 26,723.00 12.67 17.69 13.01 10.34
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
26.62
Hourly
40
1
24.94
Hourly
40
1
19.03
Hourly
40
1
37,419.00 Annual
40
1
18.24
Hourly
40
2
27.55
Hourly
42
1
19.23
Hourly
40
1
15.50
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 40 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Fire Marshal
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
8
64,775
85,000
97,475
128,000
12
B
8
55,649
75,495
82,732
111,969
8
C
10
49,728
64,043
75,400
96,056
11
D
1
43,701
43,701
88,837
88,837
1
E
3
39,065
47,000
50,280
53,956
3
Total/Avg
30
50,584
63,048
78,945
95,764
35
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Roswell Sandy Springs Savannah Valdosta Warner Robins
B Carrollton East Point Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Stockbridge Woodstock
C Americus Calhoun Cartersville Fayetteville Loganville Milledgeville Monroe
2020 Population
67,897 56,112 85,192 95,434 109,928 143,632 56,668 78,601 27,450 35,042 42,885 36,763 36,764 33,204 30,125 33,625 14,987 17,572 22,037 18,328 13,310 18,508 13,979
Minimum entry-level
wage
72,587.00 27.81
82,968.43 61,193.00 80,000.00 85,000.00 43,998.00
16.64 48,729.00 58,637.00
19.85 75,495.00 66,000.00
28.32 43,083.45 53,057.69 48,275.00
23.85 58,228.00
21.71 45,601.94 40,517.40
23.10
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
116,139.00 Annual
40
44.50
Hourly
40
111,126.02 Annual
40
97,909.00 Annual
40
128,000.00 Annual
40
108,808.00 Annual
40
72,427.00 Annual
40
25.40
Hourly
40
66,876.00 Annual
40
91,450.00 Annual
40
30.77
Hourly
40
111,969.00 Annual
40
86,000.00 Annual
40
42.48
Annual
40
66,779.34 Annual
40
86,424.00 Annual
40
74,183.00 Annual
40
27.31
Hourly
40
88,601.00 Annual
40
46.04
Hourly
40
60,253.43 Annual
40
61,652.00 Annual
40
36.90
Hourly
40
Number of full-time employees*
1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 41
Public Safety
Fire Marshal
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Moultrie
14,149
Perry
18,845
Union
23,301
Waycross
13,466
D Centerville
8,001
E Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Cornelia
4,799
Hephzibah
3,936
Jasper
4,037
Minimum entry-level
wage
50,320.00 28.51
64,043.37 18.51 21.01 12.60
35,470.00 40,252.00 47,000.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
50,320.00 Annual
40
1
42.55
Hourly
40
1
96,056.06 Annual
40
1
26.65
Annual
40
1
42.71
Annual
40
1
18.10
Hourly
53
1
53,956.00 Annual
40
1
40,752.00 Annual
54
1
47,000.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 42 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Firefighter
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
6
41,109
49,794
62,931
76,012
379
B
6
40,372
49,365
55,939
71,127
164
C
17
31,775
52,266
47,818
69,589
229
D
7
28,116
35,880
41,064
63,617
47
E
17
29,587
39,312
40,775
56,653
92
F
2
23,192
24,024
31,864
32,760
10
Total/Avg
55
32,358
41,774
46,732
61,626
921
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany Alpharetta Sandy Springs Savannah Valdosta Warner Robins
B Carrollton Dalton East Point LaGrange Rome Statesboro
C Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Kingsland Milledgeville Monroe
70,839
12.14
18.49
Hourly
56
63
67,897
16.35
26.16
Hourly
53
22
109,928
13.78
23.22
Hourly
53
7
143,632
15.14
18.91
Hourly
56
155
56,668 34,371.00 56,580.00 Annual
40
76
78,601
15.08
23.02
Hourly
63.5
56
27,450 44,174.64 60,624.77 Annual
40
29
33,368
13.20
14.59
Hourly
56
25
35,042
16.48
25.71
Hourly
40
15
30,741
17.58
25.33
Hourly
54
6
36,764
13.74
18.54
Hourly
56
77
33,204
12.35
18.52
Hourly
56
12
14,987 34,308.00 52,721.00 Annual
40
20
12,137
16.80
25.92
Hourly
42
2
17,572
11.25
11.65
Hourly
53
5
22,037
12.82
19.51
Hourly
40
30
11,612
10.84
16.53
Hourly
28
12
15,802 35,832.95 62,404.94 Annual
40
28
18,328
15.78
25.25
Hourly
53
12
18,292
9.89
13.56
Hourly
56
12
18,508 28,675.27 43,632.80 Annual
53
13
13,979
11.73
21.54
Hourly
48
7
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 43
Public Safety
Firefighter
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Moultrie
14,149
Perry
18,845
Rincon
10,655
Thomasville
18,493
Tifton
17,031
Vidalia
10,452
Waycross
13,466
Winder
18,273
D Byron
5,274
Eastman
5,096
Fitzgerald
8,615
Jesup
9,847
McRae-Helena
8,282
Sylvester
5,690
Toccoa
8,300
E Ashburn
3,653
Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Cornelia
4,799
Cuthbert
3,361
Dawson
4,124
Elberton
4,350
Hahira
3,050
Harlem
3,547
Hephzibah
3,936
Jasper
4,037
Metter
4,007
Millen
2,762
Ocilla
3,722
Pelham
3,408
Thunderbolt
2,601
Walthourville
4,065
F Donalsonville
2,488
Louisville
2,189
Minimum entry-level
wage
32,000.00 13.46 13.96 8.25 16.00
29,371.00 11.08 11.85 11.50 13.00 7.25 13.84 10.25
27,207.00 9.27 13.00 9.00 11.08 10.80 12.00 10.51 9.21
33,184.00 11.83 12.27
30,000.00 11.67 11.59 11.00 9.00 10.00 13.50 15.00 10.00 11.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
33,418.00 Annual
57
13
18.94
Hourly
56
6
17.69
Hourly
72
9
16.19
Hourly
60
6
24.18
Hourly
37.2
20
41,127.00 Annual
40
7
15.96
Hourly
45
25
18.46
Hourly
42.5
15
20.39
Hourly
60
6
13.00
Hourly
53
6
11.94
Hourly
53
6
21.56
Hourly
40
9
18.21
Hourly
56
1
27,872.06 Annual
44
6
14.11
Hourly
40
13
15.95
Hourly
40
4
14.50
Hourly
48
7
15.96
Hourly
54
5
16.30
Hourly
53
1
25.94
Hourly
42
7
12.00
Hourly
53
6
11.06
Hourly
60
8
46,043.00 Annual
42
9
15.22
Hourly
53
6
17.92
Hourly
53
2
37,600.00 Annual
54
3
13.99
Hourly
53
4
20.40
Hourly
53
6
16.00
Hourly
48
8
9.00
Hourly
56
1
12.02
Hourly
40
4
19.00
Hourly
56
4
15.00
Hourly
40
10
13.85
Hourly
43
7
15.00
Hourly
42
3
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 44 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Firefighter/EMT
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
4
41,352
45,061
68,371
72,101
146
B
6
41,016
51,892
63,636
74,665
151
C
7
35,507
45,557
53,132
72,869
72
D
1
40,903
40,903
83,140
83,140
12
E
7
32,882
40,772
41,076
51,695
30
Total/Avg
25
38,332
44,837
61,871
70,894
411
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
A Alpharetta
67,897
Johns Creek City
85,192
Marietta
60,786
Sandy Springs
109,928
B East Point
35,042
LaGrange
30,741
Newnan
42,885
Peachtree City
36,763
Statesboro
33,204
Woodstock
33,625
C Calhoun
17,572
Fayetteville
18,328
Kingsland
18,292
Loganville
13,310
Monroe
13,979
Moultrie
14,149
Thomasville
18,493
Union
23,301
D Centerville
8,001
E Ashburn
3,653
Blakely
4,491
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Hartwell
4,446
Minimum entry-level
wage
16.35 14.35 40,010.88 14.80 17.31 18.48 14.00 14.68 13.63 12.54 12.54 16.53 12.22 11.45 13.20 32,451.00 9.75 13.76 17.48 12.88 13.00 10.80 39,273.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
26.16
Hourly
53
16
22.24
Hourly
53
34
72,101.12 Annual
56
57
24.67
Hourly
53
39
26.99
Hourly
40
21
26.59
Hourly
54
20
21.70
Hourly
56
38
21.59
Hourly
54
20
20.44
Hourly
56
13
23.24
Hourly
56
39
16.40
Hourly
53
16
26.44
Hourly
53
19
14.92
Hourly
56
7
15.90
Hourly
53
6
21.54
Hourly
48
5
48,057.00 Annual
57
15
17.94
Hourly
60
7
20.63
Hourly
53
12
35.53
Hourly
45
12
12.88
Hourly
40
1
16.50
Hourly
48
1
16.30
Hourly
53
5
46,742.00 Annual
40
3
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 45
Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT
Group Jurisdiction
Jasper Social Circle West Point
2020 Population
4,037 4,630 3,723
Minimum entry-level
wage
11.67 14.52 11.03
Maximum wage
11.67 18.41 16.77
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
Hourly
53
5
Hourly
54
9
Hourly
50.5
6
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 46 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
6
43,569
49,109
65,529
72,114
95
B
14
45,232
53,115
66,104
75,026
118
C
24
40,457
52,023
61,675
83,075
97
D
17
36,796
63,169
54,286
77,598
37
E
21
38,884
57,398
52,012
76,941
31
F
7
34,987
44,000
47,153
56,306
7
Total/Avg
89
39,988
53,136
57,793
73,510
385
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Alpharetta
67,897
21.66
34.67
Hourly
40
16
Brookhaven
56,112
23.32
34.52
Hourly
40
8
Johns Creek City
85,192
22.20
29.73
Hourly
40
6
Sandy Springs
109,928
23.61
34.67
Hourly
40
19
Valdosta
56,668 37,939.00 62,454.00 Annual
40
32
Warner Robins
78,601
16.65
25.41
Hourly
40
14
B Canton
32,347
18.94
28.42
Hourly
43
5
Carrollton
27,450 35,100.00 48,171.00 Annual
40
8
Chamblee
30,842
21.36
33.10
Hourly
42
7
Douglasville
34,036
22.48
35.97
Annual
40
14
Duluth
29,676
23.19
35.94
Hourly
40
7
Dunwoody
49,326
21.43
34.28
Hourly
40
9
East Point
35,042
22.88
22.88
Hourly
40
17
Kennesaw
34,712
21.40
32.10
Hourly
40
8
LaGrange
30,741
24.32
33.61
Hourly
42
12
Lawrenceville
30,842 47,465.53 72,224.42 Annual
40
11
Newnan
42,885
23.27
36.07
Hourly
40
6
Peachtree City
36,763
21.55
31.74
Hourly
40
2
Rome
36,764
20.19
27.40
Hourly
40
6
Statesboro
33,204
20.04
30.07
Hourly
40
6
C Acworth
22,726
22.27
33.40
Hourly
43
3
Americus
14,987 39,716.00 61,031.00 Annual
40
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 47
Public Safety
Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Douglas Fayetteville Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Rincon Snellville Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Waycross Winder D Adairsville Auburn Byron Centerville Cumming Eastman Eatonton Fitzgerald Fort Oglethorpe Fort Valley Glennville Jesup Stone Mountain Sylvester Thomson Toccoa
2020 Population
12,137 17,572 22,037 16,107 11,612 18,328 16,506 18,292 13,055 13,310 18,508 13,979 14,149 18,003 18,845 15,801 10,655 20,185 21,803 18,493 17,031 13,466 18,273
5,053 7,902 5,274 8,001 6,639 5,096 6,840 8,615 9,973 8,981 5,014 9,847 6,312 5,690 6,463 8,300
Minimum entry-level
wage
23.53 20.42 17.95 46,856.25 15.95 19.91 21.42 15.60 22.39 14.99 33,254.50 17.48 43,680.00 19.01 21.25 18.93 19.48 16.83 19.92 18.00 16.00 15.29 23.82 17.45 15.82 16.11 18.00 63,169.00 15.00 15.00 7.25 18.00 17.16 20.00 16.89 19.92 34,322.60 16.67 16.52
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
39.94
Hourly
40
4
23.96
Hourly
42.75
5
27.31
Hourly
40
4
58,570.31 Annual
40
5
26.86
Hourly
42
4
35.27
Hourly
40
7
37.25
Hourly
40
3
23.10
Hourly
42
4
33.59
Hourly
40
3
20.40
Hourly
43
4
50,600.68 Annual
40
6
33.04
Hourly
40
7
43,680.00 Annual
40
1
21.40
Hourly
42
3
32.21
Hourly
40
2
27.87
Hourly
40
2
23.83
Hourly
40
2
29.49
Hourly
42
5
30.87
Hourly
40
4
34.13
Hourly
40
5
24.18
Hourly
40
4
22.02
Hourly
40
5
37.11
Hourly
42
4
25.90
Hourly
40
2
23.37
Hourly
40
2
26.91
Hourly
40
2
35.53
Hourly
42
2
63,169.00 Annual
42
1
21.19
Hourly
40
2
22.00
Hourly
40
1
24.78
Hourly
43
4
27.00
Hourly
40
4
25.74
Hourly
40
2
20.00
Hourly
42
1
36.06
Hourly
40
2
25.99
Hourly
40
2
36,036.00 Annual
43
3
23.34
Hourly
40
1
25.15
Hourly
40
4
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 48 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Tyrone
7,718
E Ashburn
3,653
Avondale Estates
3,110
Baxley
4,652
Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Elberton
4,350
Grantville
3,341
Hartwell
4,446
Hiram
4,233
Jasper
4,037
Metter
4,007
Millen
2,762
Oakwood
4,305
Ocilla
3,722
Pelham
3,408
Ringgold
3,492
Statham
2,880
Summerville
4,238
Tallapoosa
3,231
West Point
3,723
F Clayton
2,103
Colquitt
1,798
Donalsonville
2,488
Ellaville
1,834
Lavonia
2,187
Remerton
1,061
Trion
1,905
Minimum entry-level
wage
20.36 14.42 25.67 17.01 18.00 16.86 16.00 39,048.00 19.67 30,867.00 38,000.00 17.75 16.13 14.00 40,329.00 23.39 43,458.79 37,239.76 18.00 20.75 41,700.07 16.11 40,435.00 15.00 15.00 17.00 44,000.00 30,160.00 15.65
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
26.72
Hourly
42.5
2
16.45
Hourly
40
1
34.41
Hourly
43
1
22.98
Hourly
40
1
23.64
Hourly
40
1
24.28
Hourly
40
3
22.80
Hourly
42
1
53,180.00 Annual
42
2
19.67
Hourly
40
1
58,731.00 Annual
40
2
55,000.00 Annual
40
2
19.67
Hourly
40
2
22.52
Hourly
43
2
21.00
Hourly
40
1
66,084.00 Annual
40
1
25.05
Hourly
42
2
43,458.79 Annual
40
1
46,910.05 Annual
40
1
22.00
Hourly
48
1
29.36
Hourly
40
2
63,451.58 Annual
40
1
24.26
Hourly
40
2
42,895.00 Annual
40
1
25.00
Hourly
40
1
20.02
Hourly
40
1
26.00
Hourly
40
1
56,305.60 Annual
40
1
45,125.00 Annual
40
1
18.28
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 49
Public Safety
Lieutenant, Fire Officer
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
7
53,251
61,982
81,403
95,980
111
B
7
51,114
64,268
73,365
82,410
78
C
16
39,475
53,797
59,789
110,819
104
D
7
29,378
38,154
43,357
64,450
21
E
12
34,791
45,911
44,340
57,187
25
F
2
30,328
34,449
40,637
41,962
3
Total/Avg
51
39,723
49,760
57,148
75,468
342
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany
70,839
13.62
20.13
Hourly
56
23
Alpharetta
67,897
19.78
31.66
Hourly
53
3
Johns Creek City
85,192
22.49
30.13
Hourly
53
3
Marietta
60,786 60,091.20 95,979.52 Annual
56
20
Sandy Springs
109,928
18.80
28.99
Hourly
53
12
Valdosta
56,668 43,998.00 72,427.00 Annual
40
24
Warner Robins
78,601
18.38
28.05
Hourly
63.5
26
B Carrollton
27,450 48,729.00 66,876.00 Annual
40
12
Dalton
33,368
22.07
24.17
Hourly
56
15
East Point
35,042
21.04
32.81
Hourly
40
11
Newnan
42,885
17.67
27.39
Hourly
56
15
Peachtree City
36,763
17.70
26.12
Hourly
54
12
Statesboro
33,204
16.60
24.91
Hourly
56
7
Woodstock
33,625
17.70
28.30
Hourly
56
6
C Calhoun
17,572
17.09
18.05
Hourly
53
9
Cartersville
22,037
14.87
24.97
Hourly
40
29
Douglas
11,612
13.88
21.17
Hourly
28
4
Dublin
15,802 42,677.61 66,150.30 Annual
40
3
Fayetteville
18,328
18.97
40.21
Hourly
53
6
Kingsland
18,292
13.48
16.44
Hourly
56
2
Loganville
13,310
12.28
17.39
Hourly
53
8
Milledgeville
18,508 36,706.77 55,853.46 Annual
53
6
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 50 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Lieutenant, Fire Officer
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Monroe
13,979
Moultrie
14,149
Perry
18,845
Thomasville
18,493
Tifton
17,031
Union
23,301
Vidalia
10,452
Waycross
13,466
Winder
18,273
D Eastman
5,096
Fitzgerald
8,615
Fort Valley
8,981
Jesup
9,847
LaFayette
7,508
Sylvester
5,690
Toccoa
8,300
E Ashburn
3,653
Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Cornelia
4,799
Cuthbert
3,361
Dawson
4,124
Elberton
4,350
Hartwell
4,446
Hephzibah
3,936
Jasper
4,037
Ocilla
3,722
Social Circle
4,630
F Clarkesville
1,843
East Dublin
2,391
Minimum entry-level
wage
15.93 44,557.00
17.05 13.75 19.00 19.52 37,759.00 13.50 16.47 13.00 7.25 10.15 15.11 17.47 30,230.00 11.87 15.95 10.00 12.92 12.60 15.00 10.51 11.06 39,048.00 39,273.00 38,340.00 13.38 10.65 16.35 12.00 11.83
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
23.59
Hourly
48
3
51,600.00 Annual
57
7
24.35
Hourly
56
4
24.06
Hourly
60
6
28.38
Hourly
37.2
9
29.27
Hourly
53
3
52,872.00 Annual
40
1
19.44
Hourly
45
7
25.66
Hourly
42.5
4
14.00
Hourly
53
1
16.25
Hourly
53
3
15.24
Hourly
48
4
23.59
Annual
40
3
29.51
Hourly
42
3
30,985.75 Annual
44
2
18.07
Hourly
40
5
15.95
Hourly
40
1
15.64
Hourly
48
2
18.61
Hourly
54
4
18.10
Hourly
53
1
23.60
Hourly
42
3
11.00
Hourly
53
1
11.06
Hourly
60
1
53,180.00 Annual
42
3
57,187.00 Annual
53
2
38,340.00 Annual
54
1
18.60
Hourly
53
3
10.65
Hourly
56
1
17.35
Hourly
54
3
18.00
Hourly
42
1
14.41
Hourly
56
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 51
Public Safety
Lieutenant, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
9
61,484
80,153
90,875
107,365
94
B
16
56,345
61,568
83,797
100,048
84
C
25
51,721
66,968
77,731
100,441
123
D
14
44,855
71,385
60,509
76,216
30
E
20
41,356
60,521
51,449
73,855
28
F
10
36,593
50,511
43,510
52,831
14
G
3
34,116
46,454
42,463
46,454
3
Total/Avg
97
46,639
62,509
64,334
79,601
376
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Savannah Valdosta Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville
2020 Population
70,839 67,897 56,112 85,192 60,786 95,434 143,632 56,668 78,601 32,347 27,450 30,842 33,368 34,036 29,676 49,326 35,042 34,712 30,741 30,842
Minimum entry-level
wage
22.12 28.84 33.56 36.70 60,091.20 62,326.00 80,000.00 48,565.00 20.29 26.77 60,411.00 26.16 24.66 26.77 29.60 29.15 25.22 28.35 25.77 57,832.15
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
32.68
Hourly
40
19
46.14
Hourly
40
7
50.48
Hourly
40
7
49.16
Hourly
42
7
95,971.20 Annual
40
8
99,722.00 Annual
42
8
95,096.00 Annual
40
21
79,946.00 Annual
40
8
30.96
Hourly
44
9
40.15
Hourly
43
3
82,908.00 Annual
40
4
40.55
Hourly
42
5
38.59
Hourly
40
6
42.84
Hourly
40
10
45.86
Hourly
40
3
48.10
Hourly
40
4
25.22
Hourly
40
9
42.52
Hourly
40
4
38.63
Hourly
42
2
87,998.45 Annual
40
6
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 52 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Lieutenant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dublin Fayetteville Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Rincon Snellville Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Union Vidalia Waycross Winder D Auburn Byron Centerville Commerce Cumming Fort Oglethorpe Fort Valley Jesup
2020 Population
42,885 36,763 36,764 33,204 33,625 22,726 14,987 17,572 22,037 16,107 15,802 18,328 16,506 18,292 13,055 13,310 18,508 13,979 14,149 18,003 18,845 15,801 10,655 20,185 21,803 18,493 17,031 23,301 10,452 13,466 18,273 7,902 5,274
8,001 7,328 6,639 9,973 8,981 9,847
Minimum entry-level
wage
27.72 56,787.00 51,000.00
23.24 25.17 29.95 48,275.00 23.81 23.73 62,507.41 48,404.95 21.71 62,939.11 22.09 25.97 20.40 40,517.40 17.33 53,000.00 25.90 25.96 24.58 57,679.44 21.63 28.14 23.00 19.00 26.10 46,269.00 19.50 27.63 46,300.80 45,637.51 45,011.00 45,142.41 71,385.00 22.00 15.27 19.50
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
42.97
Hourly
40
9
83,908.00 Annual
40
6
71,000.00 Annual
40
5
34.87
Hourly
40
4
38.29
Hourly
42.5
4
44.92
Hourly
43
5
74,183.00 Annual
40
5
24.28
Hourly
42.75
5
36.10
Hourly
40
6
87,510.37 Annual
40
6
75,027.67 Annual
40
6
46.04
Hourly
40
6
94,408.68 Annual
40
3
26.95
Hourly
42
3
38.96
Hourly
43
3
28.33
Hourly
43
6
61,652.00 Annual
42
7
31.18
Hourly
40
6
56,784.00 Annual
48
2
29.45
Hourly
42
3
39.52
Hourly
40
1
36.03
Hourly
42
4
66,185.60 Annual
40
1
37.70
Hourly
42
10
43.62
Hourly
40
6
42.88
Hourly
42
7
38.38
Hourly
42
6
39.15
Hourly
43
7
64,788.00 Annual
40
5
28.08
Hourly
43
5
43.05
Hourly
42
1
68,432.00 Annual
40
2
76,215.63 Annual
40
1
45,011.00 Annual
40
2
66,322.98 Annual
40
2
71,385.00 Annual
42
1
30.00
Hourly
42
5
22.91
Hourly
42
4
30.42
Annual
40
3
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 53
Public Safety
Lieutenant, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
McRae-Helena Stone Mountain Sylvester Thomson Toccoa Tyrone E Ashburn Baxley Camilla Chattahoochee Hills C Chickamauga Cornelia Cuthbert Dawson Elberton Grantville Gray Hahira Hephzibah Hiram Jasper Lyons Metter Oakwood Pelham Social Circle Summerville F Claxton East Dublin Gordon Guyton Lavonia Midway Mount Zion Omega Pine Mountain Varnell G Franklin McIntyre
8,282 6,312 5,690 6,463 8,300 7,718 3,653 4,652 4,941 3,423 3,234 4,799 3,361 4,124 4,350 3,341 3,241 3,050 3,936 4,233 4,037 4,245 4,007 4,305 3,408 4,630 4,238 2,216 2,391 1,819 2,371 2,187 2,015 1,888 1,222 1,452 2,137
958 598
Minimum entry-level
wage
11.17 22.95 43,500.00 19.70 15.01 25.60 35,663.86 18.90 22.94 18.30 53,269.00 20.00 14.00 15.75 39,048.00 20.53 13.19 47,742.00 38,340.00 45,000.00 18.94 32,240.00 36,211.00 42,346.00 18.54 60,521.45 20.75 10.71 16.54 20.61 22.59 18.00 15.52 12.00 14.58 41,787.00 42,000.00 21.27 13.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
19.84
Hourly
56
2
29.95
Hourly
40
2
43,500.00 Annual
40
1
27.57
Annual
40
1
22.01
Hourly
40
2
33.59
Hourly
42.5
2
35,663.86 Annual
40
1
25.59
Hourly
40
1
33.03
Hourly
43
2
25.10
Hourly
42
1
53,269.00 Annual
40
1
31.50
Hourly
42
2
15.00
Hourly
43
1
15.75
Hourly
40
2
53,180.00 Annual
42
4
20.53
Hourly
40
1
23.56
Hourly
42
1
47,742.00 Annual
42
1
38,750.00 Annual
42
1
60,000.00 Annual
44
1
19.72
Hourly
42
2
38,000.00 Annual
40
2
54,316.00 Annual
40
1
69,388.00 Annual
40
2
18.54
Hourly
40
1
60,521.45 Annual
40
0
29.36
Hourly
42
1
20.19
Hourly
40
1
20.18
Hourly
42
1
20.61
Hourly
40
1
22.59
Hourly
43
1
24.19
Hourly
42
4
20.14
Hourly
42
1
20.00
Hourly
43
2
14.58
Hourly
40
1
41,787.00 Annual
40
1
42,000.00 Annual
40
1
21.27
Hourly
42
1
16.93
Hourly
42
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 54 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Lieutenant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Reynolds
2020 Population
953
Minimum entry-level
wage
12.30
Maximum wage
19.66
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
Hourly
43
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 55
Public Safety
Major, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
8
77,319
106,000
112,911
127,753
26
B
6
73,280
85,852
112,692
130,634
10
C
9
60,744
73,600
89,325
112,600
14
D
3
41,835
68,444
74,557
89,770
3
E
4
45,917
55,000
55,925
64,377
4
F
1
35,360
35,360
49,920
49,920
1
Total/Avg
31
55,742
70,709
82,555
95,842
58
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Albany
70,839 57,769.92 85,350.72 Annual
40
4
Alpharetta
67,897 79,846.00 127,753.00 Annual
40
2
Brookhaven
56,112 70,471.00 121,500.00 Annual
40
3
Johns Creek City
85,192 88,656.00 118,743.82 Annual
40
2
Marietta
60,786 68,764.80 110,011.20 Annual
40
5
Sandy Springs
109,928 81,728.00 112,410.00 Annual
40
4
Savannah
143,632 106,000.00 120,000.00 Annual
40
3
Valdosta
56,668 65,315.00 107,519.00 Annual
40
3
B Douglasville
34,036 70,971.28 117,102.61 Annual
40
1
Duluth
29,676 74,838.00 115,939.00 Annual
40
1
Dunwoody
49,326 76,381.00 126,028.00 Annual
40
2
East Point
35,042 58,637.00 91,450.00 Annual
40
3
Lawrenceville
30,842 85,852.14 130,634.19 Annual
40
1
Rome
36,764 73,000.00 95,000.00 Annual
40
2
C Americus
14,987 61,612.00 94,679.00 Annual
40
2
Calhoun
17,572
30.49
30.49
Hourly
42.75
2
Cartersville
22,037 64,273.17 97,799.23 Annual
40
2
Loganville
13,310 49,046.40 69,284.80 Annual
40
1
Milledgeville
18,508 49,366.51 75,116.97 Annual
40
3
Perry
18,845 73,600.00 112,600.00 Annual
40
1
Powder Springs
15,801 58,032.01 89,950.69 Annual
40
0
Thomasville
18,493 63,250.00 110,687.50 Annual
40
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 56 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Major, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Waycross D Fitzgerald
Fort Valley Tyrone E Ashburn Elberton Gray Millen F Ellaville
2020 Population
13,466 8,615 8,981 7,718 3,653 4,350 3,241 2,762 1,834
Minimum entry-level
wage
28.72 7.25 19.64 30.97 51,482.08 45,984.00 55,000.00 15.00 17.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
41.36
Annual
40
1
32.48
Hourly
43
1
29.46
Hourly
40
1
40.62
Hourly
42.5
1
51,482.08 Annual
40
1
64,377.00 Annual
40
1
60,000.00 Annual
40
1
23.00
Hourly
40
1
24.00
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 57
Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
10
42,501
48,506
66,843
83,101
880
B
16
41,330
48,048
62,387
71,308
611
C
28
38,144
47,658
56,561
71,489
574
D
21
34,243
50,202
51,520
79,260
174
E
36
32,541
46,777
43,602
62,697
213
F
25
31,051
41,766
53,206
335,714
93
G
10
30,167
37,440
37,473
50,000
17
H
5
28,288
39,520
44,420
62,400
10
Total/Avg
151
34,783
44,990
52,002
101,996
2572
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Sandy Springs Savannah Valdosta Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw
2020 Population
70,839 67,897 56,112 85,192 60,786 95,434 109,928 143,632 56,668 78,601 32,347 27,450 30,842 33,368 34,036 29,676 49,326 35,042 34,712
Minimum entry-level
wage
17.58 21.66 23.32 22.20 40,019.20 20.40 22.20 21.20 36,111.00 15.85 18.03 40,163.82 18.65 17.44 20.20 22.08 20.41 16.48 19.76
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
25.98
Hourly
40
56
34.67
Hourly
40
28
34.52
Hourly
40
48
34.41
Hourly
42
38
68,660.80 Annual
40
96
38.05
Hourly
42
104
36.05
Hourly
40
82
26.48
Hourly
40
271
59,445.00 Annual
40
90
24.18
Hourly
43
67
27.05
Hourly
43
27
55,120.45 Annual
40
26
28.91
Hourly
42
40
27.29
Hourly
40
40
32.32
Hourly
40
44
34.23
Hourly
40
34
32.65
Hourly
42
38
26.99
Hourly
40
37
29.64
Hourly
43
37
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 58 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
LaGrange Lawrenceville Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dallas Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Rincon Snellville Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Union Vidalia Waycross Winder D Adairsville Auburn Byron
2020 Population
30,741 30,842 42,885 36,763 36,764 33,204 33,625 22,726 14,987 12,137 17,572 22,037 16,107 14,388 11,612 15,802 18,328 16,506 18,292 13,055 13,310 18,508 13,979 14,149 18,003 18,845 15,801 10,655 20,185 21,803 18,493 17,031 23,301 10,452 13,466 18,273 5,053 7,902 5,274
Minimum entry-level
wage
22.00 45,178.38
19.54 19.63 19.23 18.16 18.04 21.19 34,308.00 16.80 17.28 16.79 44,625.00 39,770.64 15.95 35,832.95 19.91 19.41 16.75 21.31 13.84 31,652.13 17.48 39,312.00 19.01 19.28 18.93 16.00 16.83 19.92 15.00 16.00 18.40 32,282.00 16.05 17.51 16.62 14.35 15.18
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
29.24
Hourly
42
48
68,744.25 Annual
40
45
30.29
Hourly
40
34
28.87
Hourly
40
20
25.96
Hourly
40
61
28.62
Hourly
40
37
27.44
Hourly
43
43
31.80
Hourly
43
24
52,721.00 Annual
40
18
25.92
Hourly
42
24
21.09
Hourly
42.75
14
25.56
Hourly
40
20
55,781.25 Annual
40
32
59,273.76 Annual
42
24
24.33
Hourly
42
12
62,405.94 Annual
40
40
31.87
Hourly
42
21
29.12
Hourly
42
22
20.43
Hourly
42
20
31.97
Hourly
43
9
19.41
Hourly
43
11
48,162.44 Annual
42
18
26.00
Hourly
40
22
40,491.00 Annual
48
11
21.40
Hourly
42
25
29.04
Hourly
40
8
27.87
Hourly
42
16
21.37
Hourly
43
8
30.67
Hourly
42
24
30.87
Hourly
40
15
28.00
Hourly
42
26
24.18
Hourly
42
29
27.60
Hourly
43
39
45,202.00 Annual
42
7
22.47
Hourly
43
28
27.28
Hourly
42
18
24.67
Hourly
42
8
21.20
Hourly
43
7
25.36
Hourly
43
9
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 59
Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Centerville
8,001
Commerce
7,328
Cumming
6,639
Dahlonega
7,329
Eastman
5,096
Eatonton
6,840
Fitzgerald
8,615
Fort Oglethorpe
9,973
Fort Valley
8,981
Glennville
5,014
Jesup
9,847
LaFayette
7,508
McRae-Helena
8,282
Stone Mountain
6,312
Sylvester
5,690
Thomson
6,463
Toccoa
8,300
Tyrone
7,718
E Ashburn
3,653
Avondale Estates
3,110
Baxley
4,652
Blakely
4,491
Camilla
4,941
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Chickamauga
3,234
Cornelia
4,799
Cuthbert
3,361
Dawson
4,124
Elberton
4,350
Grantville
3,341
Gray
3,241
Hahira
3,050
Harlem
3,547
Hartwell
4,446
Hephzibah
3,936
Hiram
4,233
Jasper
4,037
Lakeland
3,342
Lyons
4,245
Minimum entry-level
wage
17.48 17.29 49,504.00 50,201.56 17.50 12.00 7.25 17.00 13.21 16.02 15.69 12.99 9.65 19.30 24,024.00 13.72 15.73 19.23 13.50 20.92 15.14 11.00 16.04 13.70 17.00 17.00 10.39 12.50 32,146.00 18.06 11.06 15.65 14.92 33,758.00 30,000.00 35,000.00 15.22 10.00 26,208.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
35.53
Hourly
42.9
5
30.22
Hourly
42.5
8
60,736.00 Annual
42
11
64,006.99 Annual
40
2
17.50
Hourly
40
6
19.86
Hourly
42
10
20.18
Hourly
43
11
23.83
Hourly
42
16
17.95
Hourly
42
9
22.27
Hourly
42
4
24.45
Hourly
42
11
25.07
Hourly
42
12
17.14
Hourly
56
2
25.18
Hourly
40
10
31,493.28 Annual
43
8
19.20
Hourly
42
8
23.42
Hourly
40
13
25.24
Hourly
42.5
4
15.45
Hourly
40
6
28.04
Hourly
43
6
20.47
Hourly
40
5
22.06
Hourly
42
11
23.09
Hourly
43
10
20.60
Hourly
42
7
18.04
Hourly
42
4
26.78
Hourly
42
7
15.76
Hourly
43
6
14.75
Hourly
40
4
45,004.00 Annual
42
7
18.06
Hourly
40
6
19.77
Hourly
42
7
16.12
Hourly
42
5
21.18
Hourly
43
4
48,131.00 Annual
40
9
37,000.00 Annual
42
2
44,000.00 Annual
44
8
17.13
Hourly
42
8
15.00
Hourly
40
4
30,576.00 Annual
40
6
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 60 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
Metter Millen Nicholls Oakwood Ocilla Pelham Ringgold Social Circle Soperton Springfield Statham Summerville Tallapoosa Thunderbolt Vienna West Point F Bowdon Butler Clarkesville Claxton Clayton Colquitt Donalsonville East Dublin Ellaville Gordon Guyton Lavonia Lincolnton Louisville Ludowici Midway Mount Vernon Mount Zion Mountain City Oxford Pine Mountain Ray City Remerton
2020 Population
4,007 2,762 3,332 4,305 3,722 3,408 3,492 4,630 3,101 4,063 2,880 4,238 3,231 2,601 3,483 3,723 2,089 1,816 1,843 2,216 2,103 1,798 2,488 2,391 1,834 1,819 2,371 2,187 1,504 2,189 2,352 2,015 2,353 1,888 1,113 2,337 1,452 1,105 1,061
Minimum entry-level
wage
15.36 14.00 12.75 33,179.00 17.40 14.76 31,506.59 19.61 13.00 15.45 18.54 16.91 32,576.03 14.50 28,992.00 16.11 15.24 10.00 13.50 9.71 14.50 15.00 10.00 14.72 17.00 20.08 17.51 17.25 14.50 14.00 31,200.00 13.38 25,000.00 12.00 12.00 37,693.52 32,240.00 14.00 29,560.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
20.40
Hourly
42
17.00
Hourly
43
18.00
Hourly
40
54,367.00 Annual
40
20.79
Hourly
42
14.76
Hourly
40
41,985.94 Annual
42
22.09
Hourly
42
15.00
Hourly
42
21.00
Hourly
40
25.00
Hourly
48
23.92
Hourly
42
49,568.28 Annual
42
20.00
Hourly
42
43,488.00 Annual
40
24.26
Hourly
44
20.10
Hourly
42
17.36
Hourly
40
20.00
Hourly
42
18.31
Hourly
40
19.76
Hourly
42
25.00
Hourly
43
15.79
Hourly
42
17.92
Hourly
42
22.00
Hourly
40
20.08
Hourly
40
17.51
Hourly
43
23.18
Hourly
42
16.50
Hourly
42
16.00
Hourly
48
34,580.00 Annual
40
18.23
Hourly
42
35,000.00 Annual
40
18.00
Hourly
43
18.00
Hourly
40
57,355.15 Annual
40
335,714.00 Annual
40
15.25
Hourly
42
39,000.00 Annual
40
Number of full-time employees*
4 3 1 9 8 6 2 10 2 6 3 8 5 5 5 6 5 5 2 4 4 5 5 2 4 2 3 4 4 3 5 3 3 3 2 2 5 1 5
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 61
Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
Trion Varnell Wadley G Franklin Hiawassee Lenox McIntyre Newton Pendergrass Reynolds Sardis Tunnel Hill Waverly Hall White H Dillard Leslie Sky Valley Stapleton Whigham
2020 Population
1,905 2,137 1,834
958 917 843 598 558 577 953 970 892 821 722 373 371 273 393 461
Minimum entry-level
wage
15.65 30,000.00
12.00 16.33 14.26 18.00 13.00 11.00 35,000.00 12.00 12.50 13.00 15.00 16.00 19.00 11.00 19.00 10.00 9.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
17.40
Hourly
40
5
38,000.00 Per Occur.
40
2
17.00
Hourly
43
7
17.29
Hourly
42
4
20.17
Hourly
40
2
18.00
Hourly
40
1
17.30
Hourly
42
1
11.00
Hourly
30
2
50,000.00 Annual
40
2
19.19
Hourly
43
1
16.00
Hourly
43
3
16.00
Hourly
40
2
20.00
Hourly
40
1
16.75
Hourly
40
1
30.00
Hourly
40
2
18.00
Hourly
40
1
22.00
Hourly
40
4
20.00
Hourly
40
1
16.78
Hourly
40
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 62 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Probation Officer
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
2
39,229
39,894
67,038
71,947
3
B
1
40,414
40,414
54,267
54,267
4
C
5
38,169
46,800
55,342
70,200
7
D
1
47,687
47,687
47,687
47,687
1
E
2
39,681
40,404
59,381
63,642
2
F
5
33,044
37,378
41,708
52,000
5
Total/Avg
16
39,704
42,096
54,237
59,957
22
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Marietta Roswell
B LaGrange C Conyers
Holly Springs Rincon Vidalia Winder D Centerville E Cornelia Summerville F Colquitt Donalsonville Lavonia Ludowici Remerton
2020 Population
60,786 95,434 30,741 16,107 16,506 10,655 10,452 18,273
8,001 4,799 4,238 1,798 2,488 2,187 2,352 1,061
Minimum entry-level
wage
39,894.40 18.54 19.43
33,040.29 22.50 19.08
26,723.00 20.42
47,687.00 18.50 18.73 15.00 17.97 15.50
36,400.00 28,000.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
62,129.60 Annual
40
1
34.59
Hourly
40
2
26.09
Hourly
40
4
51,256.34 Annual
40
3
33.75
Hourly
40
1
23.24
Hourly
40
1
37,419.00 Annual
40
1
31.82
Hourly
42
1
47,687.00 Annual
40
1
29.14
Hourly
42
1
26.50
Hourly
40
1
25.00
Hourly
40
1
20.02
Hourly
40
1
18.51
Hourly
40
1
36,400.00 Annual
40
1
40,000.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 63
Public Safety
Public Safety Director
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
1
150,223
150,223
150,223
150,223
1
C
1
65,000
65,000
95,000
95,000
1
D
1
43,715
43,715
65,573
65,573
1
E
2
48,818
64,355
81,921
91,042
2
Total/Avg
5
76,939
80,823
98,179
100,459
5
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Alpharetta C Buford D Fort Valley E Millen
Summerville
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
67,897 150,223.00 150,223.00 Annual
40
1
15,750 65,000.00 95,000.00 Annual
40
1
8,981 43,715.00 65,573.00 Annual
40
1
2,762
16.00
35.00
Annual
40
1
4,238
30.94
43.77
Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 64 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Records Clerk
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
8
32,495
42,078
49,795
57,637
66
B
13
33,219
44,138
51,738
68,411
34
C
20
28,607
37,898
44,659
59,030
37
D
9
28,863
34,736
37,401
48,859
17
E
16
28,387
47,757
39,171
54,367
20
F
5
26,874
33,363
33,392
41,101
5
H
1
16,640
16,640
25,085
25,085
1
Total/Avg
72
27,869
36,659
40,177
50,641
180
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Sandy Springs Savannah Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw Lawrenceville Newnan Rome Statesboro
2020 Population
70,839 67,897 56,112 85,192 60,786 109,928 143,632 78,601 32,347 27,450 30,842 33,368 29,676 49,326 35,042 34,712 30,842 42,885 36,764 33,204
Minimum entry-level
wage
12.12 17.60 15.96 20.23 31,220.80 18.06 15.54 11.78 15.91 32,142.18 15.99 12.90 15.70 16.20 15.00 17.31 35,293.28 21.22 12.69 15.66
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
17.91
Hourly
40
5
28.16
Hourly
37
4
27.71
Hourly
40
3
27.10
Hourly
40
3
53,664.00 Annual
40
17
24.87
Hourly
40
9
24.10
Hourly
40
14
17.98
Hourly
40
11
23.86
Hourly
40
3
44,111.81 Annual
40
2
32.48
Hourly
40
4
20.19
Hourly
40
4
25.53
Hourly
40
1
25.92
Hourly
42
6
19.18
Hourly
40
1
25.97
Hourly
40
3
53,702.90 Annual
40
4
32.89
Hourly
40
1
20.87
Hourly
40
2
23.49
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 65
Public Safety
Records Clerk
Group Jurisdiction
Woodstock C Acworth
Americus Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Douglas Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Snellville Thomasville Tifton Union Vidalia Winder D Adairsville Auburn Cumming Eatonton Fort Oglethorpe Fort Valley Glennville LaFayette Stone Mountain E Ashburn Baxley Blakely Camilla Cornelia Dawson Elberton Hartwell
2020 Population
33,625 22,726 14,987 17,572 22,037 16,107 11,612 18,292 13,055 13,310 18,508 13,979 14,149 18,003 18,845 15,801 20,185 18,493 17,031 23,301 10,452 18,273
5,053 7,902 6,639 6,840 9,973 8,981 5,014 7,508 6,312 3,653 4,652 4,491 4,941 4,799 4,124 4,350 4,446
Minimum entry-level
wage
15.81 15.00 23,221.00 14.91 14.73 28,541.45 13.75 13.10 15.85 13.07 23,535.11 14.31 28,366.00 14.78 15.48 11.99 12.12 12.25 12.02 14.44 26,723.00 18.22 15.07 13.01 34,736.00 13.75 13.00 10.34 11.59 15.07 16.36 11.85 12.30 13.25 13.05 12.49 16.34 39,048.00 22,000.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
24.66
Hourly
40
2
22.50
Hourly
40
2
35,684.00 Annual
40
1
20.42
Hourly
40
4
22.42
Hourly
40
1
44,277.15 Annual
40
2
25.56
Hourly
40
3
15.99
Hourly
40
2
23.77
Hourly
40
1
20.45
Hourly
40
3
35,811.49 Annual
40
1
21.47
Hourly
40
1
32,950.00 Annual
40
2
19.83
Hourly
40
2
25.05
Hourly
40
0
18.58
Hourly
40
0
27.75
Hourly
40
2
27.13
Hourly
40
3
14.81
Hourly
40
5
21.65
Hourly
40
2
37,419.00 Annual
40
1
28.38
Hourly
40
1
23.49
Hourly
40
2
19.23
Hourly
40
1
39,083.00 Annual
40
2
15.71
Hourly
40
2
19.00
Hourly
40
5
15.50
Hourly
40
2
16.12
Hourly
40
1
15.28
Hourly
40
1
18.71
Hourly
40
1
11.85
Hourly
40
1
16.58
Hourly
40
1
15.25
Hourly
40
2
18.79
Hourly
40
1
18.74
Hourly
40
1
16.34
Hourly
40
1
53,180.00 Annual
40
1
43,763.00 Annual
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 66 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Records Clerk
Group Jurisdiction
Oakwood Ocilla Social Circle Soperton Statham Tallapoosa Thunderbolt Vienna F Claxton Clayton Gordon Pine Mountain Trion H Whigham
Public Safety
2020 Population
4,305 3,722 4,630 3,101 2,880 3,231 2,601 3,483 2,216 2,103 1,819 1,452 1,905
461
Minimum entry-level
wage
33,179.00 7.69 22.96 8.00 16.00
28,090.20 13.00
26,268.00 7.61 14.50 16.04
30,056.00 12.00 8.00
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
54,367.00 Annual
40
1
17.07
Hourly
40
3
22.96
Hourly
40
1
13.50
Hourly
40
1
21.00
Hourly
40
2
42,742.57 Annual
42
1
17.00
Hourly
40
1
39,398.00 Annual
40
1
14.35
Hourly
40
1
19.76
Hourly
40
1
16.04
Hourly
40
1
35,090.00 Annual
40
1
13.25
Hourly
40
1
12.06
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 67
Public Safety
School Resource Officer
Summary of Data
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
1
36,111
36,111
59,445
59,445
10
B
3
40,161
42,066
56,502
63,003
18
C
7
36,747
43,260
52,066
65,520
19
D
4
36,993
46,072
51,515
62,499
4
E
5
36,014
42,828
39,853
45,449
9
F
2
30,742
32,552
40,206
44,491
3
Total/Avg
22
36,128
40,482
49,931
56,735
63
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
A Valdosta B Carrollton
Newnan Statesboro C Calhoun Kingsland Loganville Monroe Thomasville Tifton Vidalia D Commerce Fort Valley Jesup LaFayette E Grantville Hartwell Ocilla Social Circle Vienna F Donalsonville Trion
56,668 36,111.00 59,445.00 Annual
40
10
27,450 42,066.23 46,971.94 Annual
40
4
42,885
19.54
30.29
Hourly
40
12
33,204
18.16
28.62
Hourly
40
2
17,572
19.46
22.54
Hourly
42.75
2
18,292
17.37
21.19
Hourly
42
2
13,310
14.84
20.81
Hourly
43
2
13,979
17.33
26.54
Hourly
40
1
18,493
18.00
31.50
Hourly
40
6
17,031
16.00
24.18
Hourly
40
5
10,452 36,084.00 50,527.00 Annual
40
1
7,328
17.29
28.28
Hourly
42.5
1
8,981
14.54
21.81
Hourly
40
1
9,847
16.08
25.06
Hourly
40
1
7,508
22.15
22.15
Hourly
40
1
3,341
18.06
18.06
Hourly
40
1
4,446 30,000.00 42,619.00 Annual
40
3
3,722
19.49
19.88
Hourly
40
2
4,630
19.61
20.81
Hourly
42
2
3,483 29,140.00 32,284.00 Annual
40
1
2,488
13.91
21.39
Hourly
40
2
1,905
15.65
17.27
Hourly
40
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 68 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Sergeant, Police Department
Summary of Data
Public Safety
Group
Number reporting
Minimum entry-level wage**
Average
Highest
Maximum wage**
Average
Highest
Number of full-time employees
A
9
56,150
68,512
81,338
92,331
211
B
16
50,696
56,151
74,996
89,828
139
C
28
46,101
60,663
338,921
7,671,664
154
D
18
38,387
60,840
58,173
85,350
71
E
27
37,521
57,398
47,602
76,941
68
F
9
35,503
42,515
43,960
49,920
12
G
4
33,976
42,632
42,768
46,696
5
Total/Avg
111
42,619
55,530
98,251
1,158,961
660
**Figures calculated using annual salaries and annualized hourly wages, excluding amounts reported as paid "Per Occurance".
Population Group Data
Group Jurisdiction
A Albany Alpharetta Brookhaven Johns Creek City Marietta Roswell Sandy Springs Savannah Warner Robins
B Canton Carrollton Chamblee Dalton Douglasville Duluth Dunwoody East Point Kennesaw LaGrange Lawrenceville
2020 Population
70,839 67,897 56,112 85,192 60,786 95,434 109,928 143,632 78,601 32,347 27,450 30,842 33,368 34,036 29,676 49,326 35,042 34,712 30,741 30,842
Minimum entry-level
wage
19.72 26.21 29.36 31.37 50,939.20 27.75 30.06 32.21 18.38 23.08 46,180.05 22.85 21.21 25.26 26.86 25.71 24.02 23.85 25.43 52,393.07
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
29.14
Hourly
40
24
41.95
Hourly
40
17
44.23
Hourly
40
12
42.02
Hourly
42
7
79,372.80 Annual
40
16
44.39
Hourly
40
22
40.82
Hourly
40
26
38.28
Hourly
40
67
28.05
Hourly
44
20
34.62
Hourly
43
7
64,407.96 Annual
40
15
35.42
Hourly
42
11
33.20
Hourly
40
10
40.41
Hourly
40
8
41.59
Hourly
40
6
41.13
Hourly
42
9
24.02
Hourly
40
1
35.78
Hourly
43
9
35.19
Hourly
42
10
79,722.25 Annual
40
8
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 69
Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
Newnan Peachtree City Rome Statesboro Woodstock C Acworth Americus Bainbridge Calhoun Cartersville Conyers Dallas Douglas Dublin Fayetteville Holly Springs Kingsland Lilburn Loganville Milledgeville Monroe Moultrie Norcross Perry Powder Springs Rincon Snellville Suwanee Thomasville Tifton Union Vidalia Waycross Winder D Adairsville Auburn Byron Centerville Commerce
2020 Population
42,885 36,763 36,764 33,204 33,625 22,726 14,987 12,137 17,572 22,037 16,107 14,388 11,612 15,802 18,328 16,506 18,292 13,055 13,310 18,508 13,979 14,149 18,003 18,845 15,801 10,655 20,185 21,803 18,493 17,031 23,301 10,452 13,466 18,273 5,053 7,902 5,274 8,001
7,328
Minimum entry-level
wage
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
24.67 23.67 22.12 22.12 22.80 27.13 41,701.00 22.41 23.04 20.46 56,824.92 44,054.40 19.42 42,677.61 23.93 23.65 19.17 23.53 14.84 36,706.77 17.33 43,680.00 23.11 23.61 21.47 23.85 19.23 24.27 20.00 17.00 24.63 39,512.00 18.00 23.82 17.45 16.61 17.09 18.82 19.25
38.24 34.92 31.73 33.19 34.69 40.70 64,082.00 34.58 24.20 31.14 7,671,664.00 65,665.60 29.64 66,150.30 38.29 37.25 23.39 35.29 20.81 55,853.46 26.54 47,700.00 26.28 36.01 31.86 26.72 34.19 37.61 36.75 25.50 36.93 55,326.00 25.92 37.11 25.90 24.54 30.27 38.26 29.83
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
40 40 40 40 43 43 40 42 42.75 40 40 40 42 40 40 42 42 43 43 42 40 48 42 40 42 43 40 40 42 42 43 40 43 42 42 43 43 42.9 42.5
Number of full-time employees*
10 8 9 11 7 9 8 5 4 10 10 4 7 5 7 1 6 5 5 5 6 6 6 3 3 1 6 6 8 5 6 5 5 3 4 5 3 5 5
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 70 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Sergeant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group Jurisdiction
2020 Population
Cumming
6,639
Fitzgerald
8,615
Fort Oglethorpe
9,973
Fort Valley
8,981
Glennville
5,014
Jesup
9,847
LaFayette
7,508
McRae-Helena
8,282
Stone Mountain
6,312
Sylvester
5,690
Thomson
6,463
Toccoa
8,300
Tyrone
7,718
E Ashburn
3,653
Avondale Estates
3,110
Baxley
4,652
Chattahoochee Hills C 3,423
Chickamauga
3,234
Cornelia
4,799
Dawson
4,124
Grantville
3,341
Gray
3,241
Hahira
3,050
Harlem
3,547
Hiram
4,233
Jasper
4,037
Lakeland
3,342
Lyons
4,245
Metter
4,007
Millen
2,762
Oakwood
4,305
Pelham
3,408
Ringgold
3,492
Social Circle
4,630
Soperton
3,101
Springfield
4,063
Summerville
4,238
Tallapoosa
3,231
Thunderbolt
2,601
Minimum entry-level
wage
60,840.00 7.25 18.00 13.85 16.90 16.89 19.48 10.64 21.73
33,677.28 16.67 16.52 23.27 15.00 25.67 17.01 16.00 20.09 18.50 14.75 19.67 12.44
40,914.00 16.06
43,000.00 18.17 10.00 13.00 16.13 15.00
36,580.00 16.94
38,518.87 23.20 13.00 17.00 18.73
37,778.20 16.50
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
70,200.00 Annual
42
4
21.15
Hourly
43
5
27.00
Hourly
42
4
20.78
Hourly
42
4
23.50
Hourly
42
1
26.99
Hourly
42
4
28.00
Hourly
40
3
18.89
Hourly
56
2
28.35
Hourly
40
5
41,627.04 Annual
43
6
23.34
Hourly
42
4
25.15
Hourly
40
5
30.53
Hourly
42.5
2
15.45
Hourly
40
2
34.41
Hourly
43
2
22.98
Hourly
40
3
22.80
Hourly
42
2
20.09
Hourly
42
1
29.14
Hourly
42
5
15.75
Hourly
40
2
19.67
Hourly
40
3
22.24
Hourly
42
3
40,914.00 Annual
42
1
22.69
Hourly
43
1
54,000.00 Annual
44
4
18.17
Hourly
42
1
16.00
Hourly
40
2
15.50
Hourly
40
6
22.52
Hourly
42
4
19.00
Hourly
43
3
59,940.00 Annual
40
2
16.94
Hourly
40
1
48,327.41 Annual
42
2
24.62
Hourly
42
3
15.00
Hourly
42
3
24.00
Hourly
40
1
26.50
Hourly
42
1
57,484.00 Annual
42
6
21.00
Hourly
42
2
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey 71
Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department
Group Jurisdiction
West Point F Bowdon
Clarkesville Claxton Clayton East Dublin Gordon Louisville Midway Pine Mountain G Franklin Hiawassee McIntyre Reynolds
2020 Population
3,723 2,089 1,843 2,216 2,103 2,391 1,819 2,189 2,015 1,452
958 917 598 953
Minimum entry-level
wage
24.26 15.00 14.00 10.20 19.17 15.91 20.44 17.00 14.93 40,810.00 19.52 15.87 15.00 12.30
Maximum wage
Wage reported as
Number of scheduled
hours
Number of full-time employees*
28.46
Hourly
44
2
20.47
Hourly
42
1
22.00
Hourly
42
1
19.23
Hourly
40
1
20.34
Hourly
42
3
19.38
Hourly
42
1
20.44
Hourly
40
1
20.00
Hourly
48
2
19.64
Hourly
42
1
40,810.00 Annual
40
1
19.52
Hourly
42
1
22.45
Hourly
40
2
17.30
Hourly
42
1
19.66
Hourly
43
1
* Blank No. of Employees likely indicates position vacancy at time of reporting. 72 DCA - 2021 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey