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- Wage and salary survey. Public safety.
- Title:
- 2007 municipal wage and salary survey: public safety [Aug. 2007]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Affairs. Planning and Environmental Management Division. Office of Research
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- Georgia. Department of Community Affairs. Planning and Environmental Management Division. Office of Research
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Community Affairs. Planning and Environmental Management Division. Office of Research
- Date of Original:
- 2007-08
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
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Title from pdf of cover.
Issued in 2 vols.: [Vol. 1], County; [Vol. 2], Municipal.
"Animal control, dispatcher, fire fighter, jailer, police, sheriff ..."
Continues a print publication called: Wage & salary survey. Public safety.
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2007 MUNICIPAL WAGE AND SALARY SURVEY
PUBLIC SAFETY
AUGUST 2007
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.
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.
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.
Corporal, Police Department Performs law enforcement and some routine investigative work. May train entry-level 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.
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Public Safety
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.
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.
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.
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Public Safety 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. 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.
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Animal Control Director
Summary of Data
Group
A C E Total
Number reporting
1 1 2 4
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
30,342
30,342
20,405
20,405
19,374
19,374
22,374
23,577
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
39,441
39,441
29,266
29,266
24,814
24,814
29,584
28,007
Number of full-time employees
1
1
2
4
Population Group Data
Group
A C E
Jurisdiction
Warner Robins city Vidalia city Jefferson city Lakeland city
2006 Population
58,672 11,163 6,456 2,788
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,342 20,405 26,749 12,000
Maximum wage
39,441 29,266 26,749 22,880
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Animal Control Officer
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
3 1 11 10 12 37
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
25,297
24,625
26,157
26,157
24,621
23,795
20,830
19,124
17,969
17,971
21,535
20,883
Maximum wage
Average
Median
36,715
37,452
39,235
39,235
35,218
35,787
27,441
26,302
21,670
22,402
28,952
27,560
Number of full-time employees
10 1 11 17 12
51
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D
Jurisdiction
Albany city Savannah city Warner Robins city Smyrna city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Cordele city Decatur city Douglas city Forest Park city Kingsland city Newnan city Perry city Vidalia city Barnesville city Blakely city Chamblee city Commerce city Fitzgerald city Jesup city Sandersville city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Toccoa city
2006 Population
75,335 127,889 58,672 48,632 16,514 12,087 14,015 11,511 19,053 11,246 22,080 12,438 27,097 11,340 11,163
5,982 5,419 10,832 6,088 9,139 10,138 6,138 7,532 5,888 9,069
Minimum entry-level
wage
24,237 27,029 24,625 26,157 18,800 23,795 39,250 24,198 29,120 21,882 25,562 22,742 27,435 21,300 16,744 23,889 26,499 33,421 22,610 18,200 18,868 19,380 12,740 15,912 16,784
Maximum wage
37,452 40,681 32,013 39,235 26,319 44,845 39,250 36,866 43,056 33,446 35,787 32,079 40,706 31,000 24,045 32,931 26,499 46,789 34,403 20,800 29,465 23,687 17,508 16,224 26,104
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 35 40 40
Number of full-time employees
3 4 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 2 1 2
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Animal Control Officer
Public Safety
Group
E
Jurisdiction
Alma city Ashburn city Cochran city Elberton city Hawkinsville city Hazlehurst city Hogansville city Lyons city Manchester city Metter city Nashville city Sylvania city
2006 Population
3,477 4,278 4,755 4,667 4,293 3,801 2,909 4,415 3,851 4,305 4,814 2,541
Minimum entry-level
wage
16,640 17,742 18,158 19,751 20,883 22,152 17,493 17,846 15,200 18,096 19,665 12,000
Maximum wage
16,640 17,742 27,560 27,651 20,883 22,152 22,651 17,846 23,128 23,109 26,671 14,000
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 35
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Assistant Chief, Fire Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F Total
Number reporting
5 6 13 10 12 2 48
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
55,931
56,609
53,662
54,180
46,044
48,235
36,347
35,247
29,069
27,704
28,436
28,436
41,029
41,222
Maximum wage
Average
Median
81,399
83,618
86,206
88,588
68,783
71,240
49,753
44,216
35,254
36,501
37,919
37,919
58,642
57,127
Number of full-time employees
13 7 18 10 12 2 62
Population Group Data
Group
A
B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Dalton city East Point city Hinesville city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Canton city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Fayetteville city Kingsland city Moultrie city Thomasville city Union city Vidalia city Woodstock city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 33,045 42,204 29,554 34,947 36,142 48,632 12,087 14,015 19,553 11,511 14,272 19,053 14,998 12,438 15,260 18,988 16,407 11,163 21,482
Minimum entry-level
wage
55,434 65,520 60,599 56,609 41,494 46,426 61,152 52,395 55,964 48,000 58,036 40,950 48,880 52,847 43,287 48,235 51,043 51,229 48,900 40,061 40,263 45,555 29,557 57,767
Maximum wage
83,618 83,283 96,958 85,042 58,093 70,117 95,376 99,566 90,121 75,000 87,054 77,139 48,880 80,413 65,892 71,240 75,920 83,356 68,978 58,635 60,394 73,103 42,328 87,899
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 56 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 56 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 3 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1
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Assistant Chief, Fire Department
Public Safety
Group
D
E
F
Jurisdiction
Austell city Blakely city Cedartown city Eastman city Fairburn city Hapeville city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Toccoa city Waynesboro city Baldwin city Chatsworth city Cornelia city Cuthbert city Forsyth city Hazlehurst city Jasper city Louisville city Manchester city McRae city Pelham city Washington city Clarkesville city Wrens city
2006 Population
6,766 5,419 9,870 5,518 9,580 6,148 7,532 5,888 9,069 5,863 2,911 4,033 3,805 3,509 4,171 3,801 3,032 2,680 3,851 4,188 3,929 4,118 1,602 2,261
Minimum entry-level
wage
34,494 42,432 38,000 18,000 50,960 56,273 30,716 32,579 36,000 24,018 30,000 29,411 36,036 25,000 22,270 37,150 41,758 24,024 25,997 23,878 22,256 31,047 28,500 28,371
Maximum wage
56,161 42,432 46,000 41,289 81,965 79,182 30,716 33,234 49,088 37,460 38,000 51,604 38,220 30,000 29,929 37,150 41,758 34,944 35,852 23,878 22,942 38,773 35,750 40,088
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 48 40 48 40 40 40 53 40 40 52 45 42 54 48 40 56 42 53 56 40 53 48 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
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Public Safety
Assistant Chief, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
3 5 14 13 14 13 4 66
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
83,131
69,160
56,897
56,634
48,749
48,235
39,751
38,106
39,599
35,513
32,212
30,618
32,592
32,211
42,979
40,633
Maximum wage
Average
Median
98,620
87,443
91,522
87,054
72,482
72,171
52,887
48,155
48,551
42,829
37,630
35,867
37,929
35,489
57,218
48,709
Number of full-time employees
4 5 16 13 14 12 4 68
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Savannah city East Point city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Rome city Smyrna city Canton city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Duluth city Kingsland city Lilburn city Newnan city Thomasville city Union city Vidalia city Woodstock city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 127,889 42,204 29,554 30,936 36,142 48,632 19,553 11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 25,838 12,438 11,542 27,097 18,988 16,407 11,163 21,482
Minimum entry-level
wage
55,434 69,160 124,800 67,420 52,395 56,634 50,000 58,036 58,333 45,973 48,235 51,043 48,235 36,989 54,072 48,900 45,230 46,883 54,567 45,555 40,706 57,767
Maximum wage
83,618 87,443 124,800 105,152 99,566 85,839 80,000 87,054 88,761 69,910 71,240 75,920 73,590 47,170 80,506 68,978 67,845 69,618 81,850 73,103 58,365 87,899
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
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Assistant Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
D
E
F
Jurisdiction
2006 Population
Austell city Cedartown city Chamblee city Dallas city Eastman city Eatonton city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Sandersville city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Toccoa city Tyrone town Baldwin city Cochran city Cornelia city Hawkinsville city Hogansville city Jonesboro city Locust Grove city Lyons city Manchester city Metter city Palmetto city Rockmart city Unadilla city Washington city Blue Ridge city Butler city Darien city Fort Gaines city Gordon city Hoschton city Ivey city Lookout Mountain city Ludowici city Pembroke city Porterdale town Reynolds city Wrens city
6,766 9,870 10,832 9,437 5,518 6,732 9,580 9,139 6,138 7,532 5,888 9,069 6,273 2,911 4,755 3,805 4,293 2,909 3,898 3,980 4,415 3,851 4,305 4,848 4,401 2,919 4,118 1,081 1,822 1,726 1,037 2,094 1,514 1,071 1,567 1,611 2,499 1,728 1,016 2,261
Minimum entry-level
wage
34,494 38,000 59,754 40,560 18,000 31,720 43,748 54,538 39,399 30,716 38,106 32,972 54,751 30,000 36,026 35,000 41,562 28,725 93,579 55,382 37,606 25,997 29,453 29,848 37,003 29,203 45,000 23,920 42,869 30,618 23,742 34,237 41,000 35,867 36,941 27,820 26,000 42,099 25,272 28,371
Maximum wage
56,161 42,000 83,656 40,560 42,817 33,987 68,986 54,538 48,155 53,093 38,875 47,341 77,362 38,000 54,829 40,677 41,562 33,904 93,579 85,843 37,606 37,630 47,258 44,096 46,259 29,203 49,262 35,610 42,869 30,618 23,742 34,237 65,000 35,867 41,205 27,820 27,913 42,099 42,120 40,088
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 54 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 1 NR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Assistant Chief, Police Department
Group
G
Jurisdiction
Alto town Blairsville city McCaysville city McIntyre town
2006 Population
893 705 942 709
Minimum entry-level
wage
29,994 34,429 24,960 40,984
Maximum wage
29,994 52,388 28,350 40,984
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 48
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1
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Automotive Mechanic (Public Safety)
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
3 2 7 3 2 17
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
29,488
27,333
26,992
26,992
27,827
27,753
25,117
24,162
28,752
28,752
27,653
27,333
Maximum wage
Average
Median
42,786
36,007
44,087
44,087
38,491
39,770
38,021
38,265
39,748
39,748
39,972
39,770
Public Safety
Number of full-time employees
11 6 12 5 2 36
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D E
Jurisdiction
Albany city Savannah city Warner Robins city Rome city Smyrna city Calhoun city Covington city Forest Park city Monroe city Perry city Tifton city Winder city Austell city Fairburn city Sylvester city Hogansville city Royston city
2006 Population
75,335 127,889 58,672 36,142 48,632 14,015 14,272 22,080 12,631 11,340 16,650 13,161
6,766 9,580 5,888 2,909 2,700
Minimum entry-level
wage
23,314 37,817 27,333 24,000 29,983 29,120 26,762 29,117 27,753 26,400 26,520 29,120 24,162 30,630 20,561 23,504 34,000
Maximum wage
36,007 56,813 35,537 43,200 44,974 34,174 39,532 40,763 41,522 31,100 39,770 42,578 38,265 48,301 27,498 41,496 38,000
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
5 5 1 1 5 1 3 2 1 NR 1 4 2 1 2 1 1
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Public Safety
Captain, Fire Officer
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F Total
Number reporting
3 9 21 14 18 1 66
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
35,418
37,384
44,123
43,302
38,213
37,194
33,696
35,410
28,345
28,580
23,442
23,442
35,019
34,273
Maximum wage
Average
Median
55,898
56,813
68,784
63,471
53,669
51,128
42,938
40,976
36,089
36,214
33,114
33,114
48,449
47,281
Number of full-time employees
68 53 72 32 31 1 257
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Savannah city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Americus city Calhoun city Carrollton city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Forest Park city Kingsland city Monroe city Moultrie city
2006 Population
75,335 127,889 58,672 43,424 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 16,514 14,015 21,878 11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 22,080 12,438 12,631 15,260
Minimum entry-level
wage
31,052 37,817 37,384 45,000 40,165 47,914 42,305 43,302 53,269 39,200 50,385 35,565 33,462 38,446 51,669 33,606 41,080 45,219 39,603 33,129 46,293 31,492 37,194 33,671
Maximum wage
58,546 56,813 52,336 55,500 60,653 74,729 63,471 82,286 85,780 58,300 75,578 62,760 46,847 39,411 52,824 51,128 60,948 67,080 60,395 42,315 64,811 44,422 55,652 49,291
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
56 56 40 37 40 42 53 40 40 40 40 40 40 53 40 48 53 56 56 57 53 56 48 57
Number of full-time employees
13 53 2 1 1 4 6 4 2 29 4 2 7 3 3 3 4 6 3 3 3 3 3 3
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Captain, Fire Officer
Public Safety
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Newnan city Riverdale city Statesboro city Thomasville city Tifton city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Austell city Blakely city Camilla city Cedartown city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Grovetown city Hapeville city Jesup city Sandersville city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Alma city Ashburn city Baldwin city Chatsworth city Cornelia city Elberton city Forsyth city Hartwell city Hephzibah city Jackson city Louisville city Montezuma city Pelham city Rockmart city Rossville city Sylvania city Washington city
2006 Population
27,097 15,502 25,583 18,988 16,650 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 6,766 5,419 5,609 9,870 9,580 9,139 9,400 8,139 6,148 10,138 6,138 5,888 9,140 9,069 3,477 4,278 2,911 4,033 3,805 4,667 4,171 4,342 4,252 4,414 2,680 3,973 3,929 4,401 3,476 2,541 4,118
Minimum entry-level
wage
43,039 46,749 33,016 35,119 32,227 24,856 31,366 48,285 42,953 36,367 37,440 34,289 37,827 41,392 30,344 38,938 35,424 39,992 28,014 35,396 28,084 27,040 21,199 38,080 24,128 29,000 24,211 30,680 27,407 21,209 34,257 26,000 24,544 21,840 30,085 32,511 31,970 29,222 26,353 28,160
Maximum wage
63,948 71,135 50,238 50,581 48,340 35,630 47,715 58,989 65,358 53,769 41,184 34,289 40,768 66,576 34,230 38,938 52,656 56,273 43,642 43,261 29,817 27,040 38,694 38,080 24,398 34,000 44,647 32,760 39,448 28,504 38,364 28,634 49,868 30,576 44,824 32,511 40,934 29,222 36,379 36,048
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 53 56 56 37 40 40 53 56 53 48 60 56 40 53 40 40 56 40 56 53 40 48 40 40 52 53 40 40 48 53 54 40 42 40 40 40 42 53 53
Number of full-time employees
3 NR 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 1 3 4 1 3 1 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 3 NR 2 1 1 1 2 4 2 2
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Public Safety
Captain, Fire Officer
Group
F
Jurisdiction
West Point city Wrens city
2006 Population
3,352 2,261
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,558 23,442
Maximum wage
40,400 33,114
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
53 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1
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Captain, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G H Total
Number reporting
4 10 22 20 25 9 3 2 95
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
47,223
46,897
46,395
47,773
44,229
44,167
38,448
38,420
33,524
35,000
27,674
26,208
22,325
20,800
26,260
26,260
37,911
38,002
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
71,465
70,592
74,888
75,479
63,936
65,474
49,812
46,530
41,032
40,184
33,616
33,280
25,723
26,312
28,860
28,860
51,587
50,336
Number of full-time employees
23 44 51 32 31 9 3 2 195
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Carrollton city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city
2006 Population
75,335 87,802 127,889 58,672 43,424 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 12,087 14,015 21,878 11,511 14,272 19,053
Minimum entry-level
wage
45,239 57,714 48,555 37,384 51,000 42,162 47,914 50,298 47,632 44,928 53,269 40,800 50,385 35,565 55,962 40,950 38,480 53,408 38,002 43,330 49,858
Maximum wage
68,240 92,342 72,944 52,336 75,500 63,690 74,429 75,457 90,515 82,971 85,780 62,200 75,578 62,760 66,138 77,139 39,229 55,406 57,767 64,006 74,069
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 37 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 42 40 40 42 43 40
Number of full-time employees
5 3 10 5 6 3 8 3 3 1 4 7 4 5 1 4 2 3 1 4 3
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Public Safety
Captain, Police Department
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Duluth city Forest Park city Kingsland city Monroe city Moultrie city Perry city Riverdale city Statesboro city Suwanee city Thomasville city Tifton city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Auburn city Barnesville city Bremen city Camilla city Cedartown city Chamblee city Commerce city Dallas city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Garden city Grovetown city Hapeville city Norcross city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Villa Rica city Alma city Ashburn city Bloomingdale city Byron city Chatsworth city
2006 Population
25,838 22,080 12,438 12,631 15,260 11,340 15,502 25,583 14,034 18,988 16,650 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 7,261 5,982 5,487 5,609 9,870 10,832 6,088 9,437 9,139 9,400 9,477 8,139 6,148 10,111 9,806 6,138 5,888 9,140 9,069 11,045 3,477 4,278 2,650 3,673 4,033
Minimum entry-level
wage
49,045 46,293 38,226 37,194 38,522 44,700 46,749 44,044 54,825 44,289 32,227 37,794 41,829 49,899 47,412 49,000 29,261 23,000 33,093 39,728 53,902 37,045 36,234 33,786 47,362 41,683 35,424 39,992 46,395 47,830 39,399 34,528 37,440 21,199 42,661 40,184 44,990 41,649 36,816 28,017
Maximum wage
73,021 64,811 53,921 55,652 56,389 70,000 71,135 67,018 83,850 66,434 48,340 54,205 63,648 72,269 72,143 55,000 40,340 45,000 33,093 42,141 75,462 56,368 36,234 38,705 47,362 62,962 52,656 56,273 76,024 71,744 48,155 35,214 37,440 40,373 45,697 40,184 44,990 52,014 36,816 46,797
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 42 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 42 40 42 42 42 40 40 40 42 40 42 40 45
Number of full-time employees
2 7 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 1 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Captain, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
F G H
Jurisdiction
Elberton city Forsyth city Hartwell city Hawkinsville city Holly Springs city Homerville city Jackson city Jasper city Jefferson city Lakeland city Manchester city Montezuma city Nashville city Oakwood city Ocilla city Port Wentworth city Ringgold city Summerville city Thunderbolt town West Point city Abbeville city Blue Ridge city Broxton city Buchanan city Hagan city Hiram city Hoschton city Meigs city Trion town Crawfordville city Poulan city Roberta city Leslie city Sky Valley city
2006 Population
4,667 4,171 4,342 4,293 6,334 2,777 4,414 3,032 6,456 2,788 3,851 3,973 4,814 3,839 3,219 3,378 2,743 4,967 2,547 3,352 2,563 1,081 1,475 1,001 1,037 1,896 1,514 1,097 2,052 518 921 775 439 222
Minimum entry-level
wage
27,407 24,383 34,770 37,325 35,000 26,520 25,532 35,490 35,526 15,000 17,617 30,085 29,960 40,000 33,467 51,620 38,106 35,360 28,000 45,281 20,348 24,960 23,184 26,208 37,960 29,000 33,000 21,130 33,280 20,800 26,312 19,864 24,440 28,080
Maximum wage
39,448 31,425 40,534 37,325 47,500 26,520 51,896 35,490 50,336 25,000 33,328 44,824 39,884 44,603 33,467 51,620 38,106 47,840 33,000 52,860 20,348 34,840 23,184 32,760 39,000 38,000 60,000 21,130 33,280 20,800 26,312 30,056 24,440 33,280
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 42 40 40 43 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 53 42 40 42 42 40 44 42 43 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
4 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 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
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Public Safety
Chief Jailer/Jail Administrator
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
1 2 2 1 1 7
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
39,063
39,063
39,751
39,751
47,207
47,207
32,982
32,982
17,992
17,992
37,708
39,419
Maximum wage
Average
Median
62,500
62,500
61,115
61,115
73,315
73,315
46,419
46,419
17,992
17,992
56,539
61,480
Number of full-time employees
3 2 2 1 1
9
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
D E
Jurisdiction
Roswell city East Point city Kennesaw city Acworth city Union city Austell city Cuthbert city
2006 Population
87,802 42,204 30,936 18,790 16,407 6,766 3,509
Minimum entry-level
wage
39,063 39,419 40,082 41,679 52,736 32,982 17,992
Maximum wage
62,500 61,480 60,750 62,004 84,625 46,419 17,992
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 43 43 40 43 40
Number of full-time employees
3 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Chief, Fire Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F Total
Number reporting
5 8 27 20 26 4 90
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
78,548
89,532
62,338
59,567
56,443
55,016
45,451
44,500
38,231
37,191
30,077
32,017
49,319
47,424
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
107,203
105,242
100,593
104,884
81,483
81,092
60,951
55,059
48,308
47,160
40,549
41,998
68,645
62,755
Number of full-time employees
5 8 27 20 26 4 90
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Fayetteville city Forest Park city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 16,514 12,087 14,015 19,553 21,878 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 14,998 22,080
Minimum entry-level
wage
58,306 93,600 89,532 105,242 46,059 55,994 70,791 59,488 57,635 64,902 56,500 73,746 59,646 50,212 57,886 62,525 64,389 77,293 53,685 55,016 53,248 57,996 56,480 69,988
Maximum wage
87,950 123,406 143,246 105,242 76,170 84,698 110,409 89,232 109,523 104,514 90,500 110,619 105,253 75,000 109,075 62,525 97,976 77,293 79,240 81,765 81,245 57,996 91,900 97,983
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 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
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Public Safety
Chief, Fire Department
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Kingsland city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Austell city Barnesville city Blakely city Bremen city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Eastman city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Hapeville city Jesup city Pooler city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Waynesboro city Alma city Ashburn city Chatsworth city Cochran city
2006 Population
12,438 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 11,340 15,502 15,967 25,583 18,988 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 6,766 5,982 5,419 5,487 9,605 5,609 9,870 5,518 9,580 9,139 6,148 10,138 11,782 9,806 6,138 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 5,863 3,477 4,278 4,033 4,755
Minimum entry-level
wage
54,165 45,510 57,413 50,690 57,554 44,700 59,665 54,165 53,293 53,590 47,614 52,736 38,730 55,682 75,962 63,764 47,235 36,293 61,273 38,000 32,924 38,000 45,000 21,788 74,152 54,579 65,144 35,988 54,212 48,501 45,005 37,166 47,216 43,680 44,000 38,858 42,080 57,824 30,888 37,814
Maximum wage
76,405 97,785 85,927 74,194 85,426 70,000 90,788 76,730 81,092 80,385 71,420 84,625 55,557 84,718 75,962 97,024 70,277 50,251 61,273 70,000 55,049 38,000 53,000 44,603 121,576 54,579 91,664 55,069 59,784 72,751 55,006 53,708 48,152 43,680 60,000 60,605 42,080 57,824 54,288 57,533
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Chief, Fire Department
Public Safety
Group
F
Jurisdiction
Cornelia city Cuthbert city East Dublin city Elberton city Forsyth city Hartwell city Hazlehurst city Hephzibah city Jackson city Jasper city Louisville city Manchester city McRae city Montezuma city Ocilla city Palmetto city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Rockmart city Rossville city Washington city West Point city Clarkesville city Claxton city Hahira city Wrens city
2006 Population
3,805 3,509 2,723 4,667 4,171 4,342 3,801 4,252 4,414 3,032 2,680 3,851 4,188 3,973 3,219 4,848 3,929 3,378 4,401 3,476 4,118 3,352 1,602 2,386 2,077 2,261
Minimum entry-level
wage
39,000 31,161 29,353 39,574 24,553 45,000 47,060 28,000 32,292 46,592 26,208 30,026 25,305 36,568 34,300 60,570 31,564 50,779 46,550 35,090 45,586 40,265 32,750 22,276 33,999 31,283
Maximum wage
47,260 35,000 35,730 58,451 32,997 60,407 47,060 39,250 65,624 46,592 41,496 43,487 25,305 54,484 34,300 76,939 31,564 50,779 58,178 35,090 61,309 62,985 42,000 41,995 33,999 44,202
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 56 40 40 40 40 54 40 56 42 40 56 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 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
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Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G H Total
Number reporting
5 9 30 33 56 61 44 19 257
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
89,731
89,532
65,011
64,902
60,209
59,223
50,927
50,960
42,516
41,109
34,642
34,008
30,764
31,200
29,253
29,000
42,506
39,930
Maximum wage
Average
Median
120,545
123,406
104,457
104,586
84,858
85,323
66,017
64,749
51,169
49,080
40,315
39,960
36,225
34,619
32,497
29,000
53,709
47,000
Number of full-time employees
5 9 30 33 56 61 44 19 257
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Conyers city Covington city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 14,015 19,553 21,878 12,529 14,272
Minimum entry-level
wage
58,306 93,600 89,532 161,160 46,059 55,994 70,791 62,171 63,398 69,003 64,902 56,500 73,746 68,593 69,000 50,212 60,653 64,389 77,293 75,000 53,685
Maximum wage
87,950 123,406 143,246 161,160 86,963 84,698 110,409 93,267 120,475 104,586 104,514 90,500 110,619 121,041 69,000 75,000 60,653 97,976 77,293 75,000 79,240
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 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
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Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
D
Jurisdiction
Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Duluth city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city Lilburn city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Suwanee city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Auburn city Austell city Barnesville city Bremen city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Clarkston city Commerce city Cumming city Dallas city Eastman city Eatonton city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Garden city
2006 Population
19,053 11,246 17,263 25,838 14,998 22,080 12,438 11,542 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 15,502 15,967 25,583 14,034 18,988 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 7,261 6,766 5,982 5,487 9,605 5,609 9,870 7,508 6,088 5,877 9,437 5,518 6,732 9,580 9,139 9,400 9,477
Minimum entry-level
wage
55,016 58,781 62,593 65,725 56,480 69,988 54,165 67,144 45,510 57,413 52,728 59,821 59,665 54,165 58,623 74,375 64,844 47,614 52,736 52,104 55,682 67,101 63,764 60,000 47,235 36,293 38,000 34,570 55,446 47,000 48,000 54,995 64,938 50,003 25,000 50,960 74,152 65,749 55,000 43,368
Maximum wage
81,765 89,669 62,593 97,855 91,900 97,983 76,405 100,717 97,785 85,927 62,774 88,795 90,788 76,730 89,202 113,750 97,265 71,420 84,625 74,714 84,718 97,182 97,024 72,000 70,277 50,251 70,000 57,801 55,446 54,000 48,000 83,678 64,938 50,003 46,041 54,080 121,576 65,749 67,600 75,899
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Group
E
Jurisdiction
Glennville city Hapeville city Jesup city Loganville city Norcross city Pooler city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Stone Mountain city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Tyrone town Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Alma city Ashburn city Avondale Estates city Baldwin city Baxley city Bloomingdale city Byron city Chatsworth city Cochran city Cornelia city Cuthbert city Dacula city East Dublin city Elberton city Euharlee city Folkston city Forsyth city Greensboro city Hampton city Hartwell city Hawkinsville city Hazlehurst city Hephzibah city Hogansville city
2006 Population
5,131 6,148 10,138 9,547 10,111 11,782 9,806 6,138 7,522 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 6,273 11,045 5,863 3,477 4,278 2,792 2,911 4,425 2,650 3,673 4,033 4,755 3,805 3,509 4,484 2,723 4,667 4,062 3,247 4,171 3,241 4,994 4,342 4,293 3,801 4,252 2,909
Minimum entry-level
wage
31,450 65,144 42,214 56,867 70,000 54,906 60,308 45,005 54,683 40,833 46,446 56,160 44,000 63,495 55,640 42,744 43,784 47,320 44,912 32,000 37,256 57,907 46,068 34,049 41,683 40,000 35,967 36,000 30,534 39,574 42,640 26,193 28,443 56,251 59,259 50,000 49,483 47,060 27,350 51,688
Maximum wage
51,522 91,664 64,749 80,413 70,000 59,427 90,462 55,006 71,350 56,212 47,382 56,160 63,981 89,717 56,500 66,666 43,784 47,320 64,775 40,000 48,884 57,907 46,068 56,881 63,440 47,611 40,000 36,000 37,170 58,451 46,904 48,602 38,198 56,251 59,259 61,144 49,483 47,060 35,535 75,010
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 50
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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
F
Jurisdiction
Holly Springs city Homerville city Jackson city Jasper city Jefferson city Jonesboro city Lakeland city Locust Grove city Louisville city Lyons city Manchester city McRae city Metter city Montezuma city Nashville city Nicholls city Oakwood city Ocilla city Palmetto city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Ringgold city Rockmart city Rossville city Royston city Senoia city Summerville city Thunderbolt town Unadilla city Vienna city Washington city West Point city Abbeville city Alamo town Blue Ridge city Bowdon city Brooklet city Broxton city Buchanan city Butler city
2006 Population
6,334 2,777 4,414 3,032 6,456 3,898 2,788 3,980 2,680 4,415 3,851 4,188 4,305 3,973 4,814 2,739 3,839 3,219 4,848 3,929 3,378 2,743 4,401 3,476 2,700 2,984 4,967 2,547 2,919 2,916 4,118 3,352 2,563 2,630 1,081 1,986 1,222 1,475 1,001 1,822
Minimum entry-level
wage
43,000 34,320 34,944 42,931 58,947 50,000 25,000 64,112 33,280 40,535 30,026 46,602 34,091 36,568 39,930 26,026 50,000 48,800 60,570 40,456 57,321 68,224 46,550 35,090 36,000 39,395 37,835 38,000 37,445 49,275 47,729 42,477 27,300 25,418 27,040 38,880 28,000 26,460 24,960 45,032
Maximum wage
60,000 34,320 70,980 42,931 58,947 50,000 35,000 99,374 43,680 40,535 43,493 46,602 54,725 54,484 52,016 26,026 56,231 48,800 76,939 40,456 57,321 68,224 58,178 35,090 38,000 52,000 62,400 43,000 37,445 49,275 58,153 65,098 27,300 25,418 42,515 46,217 35,000 26,460 39,978 45,032
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 44 35 40 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Group
Jurisdiction
2006 Population
Clarkesville city Claxton city Clayton city Comer city Darien city Ellaville city Emerson city Flowery Branch city Fort Gaines city Gordon city Grantville city Gray city Guyton city Hahira city Helena city Hiram city Hoschton city Lavonia city Lincolnton city Lookout Mountain city Ludowici city Lumber city Marshallville city Maysville town Meigs city Midway city Milan city Oglethorpe city Omega city Oxford city Pearson city Pembroke city Pine Mountain town Reynolds city Richland city Rochelle city Sardis city Sparta city Springfield city Statham city
1,602 2,386 2,185 1,207 1,726 1,796 1,332 3,312 1,037 2,094 2,550 2,199 1,823 2,077 2,431 1,896 1,514 2,012 1,542 1,567 1,611 1,208 1,273 1,591 1,097 1,037 1,021 1,138 1,383 2,398 1,911 2,499 1,258 1,016 1,628 1,400 1,194 1,325 2,058 2,690
Minimum entry-level
wage
32,750 31,345 30,000 31,689 36,753 38,500 42,880 58,323 29,694 42,973 38,500 39,099 35,000 37,366 27,300 33,000 45,000 40,000 23,500 40,206 34,008 48,204 33,280 39,960 43,584 30,000 18,200 39,686 34,464 47,300 32,323 25,480 50,221 22,651 30,000 29,600 23,030 26,000 43,431 40,000
Maximum wage
41,750 59,092 47,000 31,689 36,753 38,500 42,880 58,323 29,694 42,973 38,500 39,099 35,000 37,366 27,300 52,000 75,000 47,000 29,300 47,902 34,008 48,204 33,280 39,960 43,584 30,000 39,000 39,686 34,464 47,300 32,323 44,990 50,221 52,650 30,000 32,000 34,546 40,000 43,431 49,711
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 48 40 40 40 40 40 40 60 40 40 40 40 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 42 42 43 43 40 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
24 DCA - 2007 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Chief, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
G
Jurisdiction
Tennille city Trion town Tunnel Hill city Twin city Union Point city Wadley city Warrenton city Watkinsville city Willacoochee city Winterville city Woodbury city Wrens city Zebulon city Adrian city Alto town Ball Ground city Blairsville city Blythe town Canon city Collins city Coolidge city Doerun city Eton city Franklin city Franklin Springs city Glenwood city Greenville city Hamilton city Hiawassee city Hoboken city Lake Park city Leary city Luthersville town McCaysville city McIntyre town Milner city Morven city Mount Airy town Mountain city Newton city
2006 Population
1,468 2,052 1,089 1,791 1,599 1,984 1,973 2,709 1,508 1,065 1,089 2,261 1,225 575 893 894 705 791 811 552 557 854 501 880 786 889 939 547 836 522 578 624 833 942 709 576 625 671 764 861
Minimum entry-level
wage
35,000 42,642 32,032 25,000 43,014 28,000 35,110 41,808 37,958 40,000 27,923 31,283 25,000 20,000 36,421 40,000 39,927 18,600 28,600 23,400 35,568 32,698 30,130 36,000 35,000 42,164 31,200 24,003 39,950 20,594 19,000 31,000 32,000 31,595 46,598 30,000 29,120 31,200 27,040 37,440
Maximum wage
42,500 42,642 32,032 36,000 43,014 34,476 35,110 48,397 37,958 40,000 42,489 44,202 36,000 29,935 36,421 65,000 60,754 30,000 28,600 24,128 35,568 32,698 34,000 39,380 50,000 42,164 44,000 41,600 41,000 34,502 42,000 31,000 38,500 31,595 46,598 40,000 32,240 39,520 33,280 37,440
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 42 40 43 42 48 42 40 40 40 40 52 40 40 40 40 40 40 48 40 40 42 40 42 40 40 40 40 48 40 40 40 48 40 40 40 40 60
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 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Chief, Police Department
Group
H
Jurisdiction
Patterson city Pavo city Portal town Poulan city Ray city Remerton city Resaca town Roberta city Screven city Smithville city Sycamore city Tignall town Toomsboro city Uvalda city Waverly Hall town White city Whitesburg city Attapulgus city Byromville town Climax city Dillard city Ephesus city Garfield city Hiltonia city Ideal city Leslie city Midville city Molena city Newington town Pendergrass town Sale city Sky Valley city Stapleton city Tallulah Falls town Warm Springs city Woodland city
2006 Population
672 710 595 921 774 1,008 776 775 769 947 526 641 612 559 795 708 586 473 426 292 247 388 157 396 487 439 463 490 323 491 317 222 313 158 475 411
Minimum entry-level
wage
36,720 32,000 34,736 25,000 24,960 36,153 33,280 24,640 31,928 30,253 28,974 25,904 21,840 25,000 27,000 32,000 33,966 33,779 24,029 28,000 35,000 12,740 14,560 32,198 26,104 29,000 29,952 22,367 40,000 54,600 22,714 38,940 18,720 29,800 48,320 14,976
Maximum wage
40,870 32,000 34,736 25,000 24,960 55,011 33,280 37,276 34,888 30,253 28,974 25,904 21,840 26,000 29,000 38,000 33,966 35,318 24,029 28,000 44,000 27,300 20,800 32,198 26,104 29,000 29,952 22,367 40,000 64,908 22,714 50,000 23,920 29,800 48,320 18,720
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
56 48 40 40 40 40 40 45 40 43 40 50 40 50 40 50 40 40 40 45 40 35 40 40 48 40 40 40 48 42 40 40 40 40 50 36
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 1 1 1 1 1
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Code Enforcement Officer
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F H Total
Number reporting
4 9 28 20 17 5 1 84
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
32,426
34,599
33,020
32,430
31,705
31,558
31,394
30,262
31,707
31,790
24,135
21,840
18,200
18,200
31,195
31,271
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
49,199
53,634
52,725
50,580
46,499
47,306
42,353
42,764
37,016
37,086
26,855
24,960
21,840
21,840
42,926
43,428
Number of full-time employees
19 23 38 28 18 5 0 131
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Bainbridge city Buford city Canton city Cordele city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 58,672 43,424 42,204 33,340 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 12,087 11,160 19,553 11,511 19,053 11,246 17,263
Minimum entry-level
wage
35,454 35,880 33,744 24,625 35,000 32,430 48,714 29,375 34,563 30,942 30,700 32,533 22,926 30,285 25,421 32,011 43,264 32,251 29,462 33,737 34,154 29,673
Maximum wage
53,479 53,789 53,990 35,537 53,500 50,580 73,070 55,821 52,385 49,827 50,000 48,799 40,545 47,611 35,590 60,299 43,264 49,074 44,794 49,858 52,083 39,854
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 37 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
4 8 5 2 3 5 1 1 2 3 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2
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Public Safety
Code Enforcement Officer
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Duluth city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city Lilburn city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Stockbridge city Sugar Hill city Union city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Auburn city Barnesville city Bremen city Cedartown city Chamblee city Clarkston city Cumming city Eatonton city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Garden city Glennville city Hapeville city Loganville city Norcross city Richmond Hill city Stone Mountain city Sylvester city Toccoa city Villa Rica city Alma city
2006 Population
25,838 14,998 22,080 12,438 11,542 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 11,340 15,502 15,967 25,583 13,668 16,170 16,407 14,813 13,161 21,482 7,261 5,982 5,487 9,870 10,832 7,508 5,877 6,732 9,580 9,139 9,477 5,131 6,148 9,547 10,111 9,806 7,522 5,888 9,069 11,045 3,477
Minimum entry-level
wage
36,598 31,450 26,747 31,341 33,631 30,659 37,194 29,037 33,342 29,400 30,135 31,341 24,627 36,000 31,666 31,923 23,400 37,066 31,938 31,200 32,188 38,000 25,480 36,347 26,500 57,741 20,800 27,560 35,508 28,163 22,256 29,843 30,680 34,621 30,805 34,902 29,786 26,000 29,494 30,080
Maximum wage
54,489 51,173 37,445 44,209 52,947 52,770 55,652 42,494 49,483 49,500 47,000 44,398 37,482 36,000 45,992 50,216 35,610 44,096 48,597 38,000 44,372 55,000 28,246 50,885 26,500 57,741 23,795 45,240 35,508 42,536 30,680 42,992 43,347 92,408 46,197 45,540 29,786 34,653 33,637 30,080
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Code Enforcement Officer
Public Safety
Group
F H
Jurisdiction
Ashburn city Avondale Estates city Byron city Cornelia city Dahlonega city Elberton city Jefferson city Jonesboro city Locust Grove city Nashville city Palmetto city Ringgold city Rockmart city Royston city Senoia city West Point city Clayton city Darien city Lavonia city Pembroke city Walnut Grove city Carl town
2006 Population
4,278 2,792 3,673 3,805 4,757 4,667 6,456 3,898 3,980 4,814 4,848 2,743 4,401 2,700 2,984 3,352 2,185 1,726 2,012 2,499 1,207 287
Minimum entry-level
wage
40,310 33,491 39,399 22,880 35,000 31,078 29,869 32,650 32,381 31,790 29,848 32,698 28,038 27,040 32,000 30,472 34,000 29,994 21,840 18,200 16,640 18,200
Maximum wage
40,310 48,303 39,399 24,960 38,220 43,510 29,869 32,650 50,191 40,624 36,275 32,698 35,901 31,200 38,000 37,086 34,000 29,994 24,960 24,523 20,800 21,840
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 35 35
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NR
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Public Safety
Communications Director
Summary of Data
Group
B C D Total
Number reporting
2 3 5 10
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
51,816
51,816
40,464
40,939
37,962
34,621
41,483
39,073
Maximum wage
Average
Median
79,086
79,086
59,098
57,605
50,262
46,357
58,678
57,168
Number of full-time employees
2
3
5
10
Population Group Data
Group
B C
D
Jurisdiction
Alpharetta city East Point city Conyers city Covington city Lilburn city Austell city Chamblee city Fitzgerald city Norcross city Stone Mountain city
2006 Population
43,424 42,204 12,529 14,272 11,542 6,766 10,832 9,139 10,111 7,522
Minimum entry-level
wage
58,000 45,632 40,939 43,330 37,122 32,985 53,902 37,207 34,621 31,096
Maximum wage
87,000 71,171 57,605 64,006 55,684 46,357 75,462 37,207 56,730 35,555
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
37 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Corporal, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G H Total
Number reporting
2 5 18 17 20 9 2 1 74
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
32,153
32,153
34,468
34,005
31,810
30,268
30,919
30,472
26,410
26,832
25,204
26,000
25,041
25,041
34,500
34,500
29,385
28,712
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
48,401
48,401
55,475
56,450
46,095
45,426
40,250
38,979
34,793
33,230
31,928
30,118
34,466
34,466
40,000
40,000
40,274
39,782
Number of full-time employees
121 90 86 56 45 9 3 1 411
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Savannah city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Peachtree city Smyrna city Acworth city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Carrollton city Conyers city Cordele city Dublin city Duluth city Kingsland city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Perry city
2006 Population
75,335 127,889 42,204 33,340 29,554 34,947 48,632 18,790 16,514 12,087 14,015 21,878 12,529 11,511 17,263 25,838 12,438 16,853 12,631 15,260 11,340
Minimum entry-level
wage
31,858 32,448 32,430 34,005 32,386 35,884 37,634 40,606 28,259 33,612 28,392 37,284 37,133 28,348 28,552 38,428 28,712 30,659 30,595 33,172 29,200
Maximum wage
48,056 48,746 50,580 51,018 61,543 57,785 56,450 58,024 39,563 63,314 28,829 45,283 52,250 43,134 36,461 57,214 40,501 52,666 45,786 48,572 41,000
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 40 40 42 40 40 40 43 42 42 42 42 40 42 40 40 42 40 42 48 40
Number of full-time employees
52 69 33 4 11 30 12 3 4 4 2 13 1 3 5 6 1 3 7 5 3
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Public Safety
Corporal, Police Department
Group
D
E
Jurisdiction
St. Marys city Statesboro city Suwanee city Vidalia city Auburn city Cedartown city Commerce city Dallas city Eastman city Garden city Jesup city Norcross city Pooler city Richmond Hill city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Tyrone town Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Avondale Estates city Baldwin city Baxley city Cochran city Cornelia city Cuthbert city East Dublin city Greensboro city Hartwell city Jackson city Locust Grove city Louisville city Metter city Oakwood city Palmetto city Port Wentworth city Senoia city Sylvania city Temple city
2006 Population
15,967 25,583 14,034 11,163 7,261 9,870 6,088 9,437 5,518 9,477 10,138 10,111 11,782 9,806 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 6,273 11,045 5,863 2,792 2,911 4,425 4,755 3,805 3,509 2,723 3,241 4,342 4,414 3,980 2,680 4,305 3,839 4,848 3,378 2,984 2,541 4,050
Minimum entry-level
wage
28,712 29,940 36,125 24,856 35,776 36,754 30,358 34,091 20,800 30,472 24,220 38,169 32,804 35,446 26,564 26,972 29,120 26,000 35,910 35,380 26,785 30,382 27,000 24,336 26,853 30,227 20,102 23,213 26,811 21,362 20,956 34,000 21,840 28,348 28,000 25,771 26,936 31,304 22,734 33,699
Maximum wage
40,673 45,570 55,250 35,630 40,000 38,979 46,192 34,091 27,667 46,010 37,736 62,545 34,813 53,159 48,313 27,518 29,120 32,000 50,757 41,364 33,978 43,819 32,000 31,949 40,872 34,704 20,102 28,226 27,165 31,491 42,640 52,700 32,760 43,265 34,116 39,021 31,138 38,012 31,324 33,699
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 43 43 40 43 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 42 42 40 42 40 40 43 42 42 40 40 48 40 42 43 40 40 40 43 43 42 42 42 40 40 43 42 42
Number of full-time employees
11 7 3 5 1 3 2 2 4 3 5 4 6 10 2 1 3 3 1 4 2 3 1 2 4 4 1 1 2 6 3 1 1 1 2 1 6 2 2 1
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Corporal, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
F
G H
Jurisdiction
Washington city Blue Ridge city Hoschton city Lavonia city Pembroke city Springfield city Tennille city Union Point city Woodbury city Wrens city Greenville city Remerton city Dillard city
2006 Population
4,118 1,081 1,514 2,012 2,499 2,058 1,468 1,599 1,089 2,261 939 1,008 247
Minimum entry-level
wage
24,326 24,960 26,000 26,208 22,360 28,683 27,000 29,462 20,841 21,320 21,840 28,243 34,500
Maximum wage
26,851 27,102 54,000 30,160 24,461 29,848 32,000 29,462 30,201 30,118 25,958 42,975 40,000
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
45 40 42 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 NR 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
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Public Safety
Corrections Officer
Summary of Data
Group
B C F Total
Number reporting
1 2 1 4
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
26,000
26,000
24,164
24,164
19,885
19,885
23,553
24,164
Maximum wage
Average
Median
44,000
44,000
36,060
36,060
19,885
19,885
34,001
36,060
Number of full-time employees
8
7
1
16
Population Group Data
Group
B C
F
Jurisdiction
Rome city Americus city Union city Gray city
2006 Population
36,142 16,514 16,407 2,199
Minimum entry-level
wage
26,000 22,584 25,745 19,885
Maximum wage
44,000 31,617 40,503 19,885
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 50 40
Number of full-time employees
8 5 2 1
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Detention Officer
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D Total
Number reporting
1 3 1 1 6
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
30,607
30,607
29,255
29,415
31,706
31,706
17,778
17,778
27,976
29,699
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
48,971
48,971
44,615
44,974
43,222
43,222
26,339
26,339
42,063
44,098
Number of full-time employees
21
29
6
4
60
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C D
Jurisdiction
Roswell city East Point city Kennesaw city Smyrna city Acworth city Grovetown city
2006 Population
87,802 42,204 30,936 48,632 18,790 8,139
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,607 29,415 28,367 29,983 31,706 17,778
Maximum wage
48,971 45,877 42,995 44,974 43,222 26,339
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 43 40 43 42
Number of full-time employees
21 9 7 13 6 4
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Public Safety
Dispatcher
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
1 1 12 14 12 7 2 49
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
30,607
30,607
28,014
28,014
24,689
24,588
20,762
19,268
20,998
19,885
17,829
17,618
18,990
18,990
21,639
20,800
Maximum wage
Average
Median
48,971
48,971
43,692
43,692
37,179
40,070
27,094
25,650
26,520
25,303
23,498
24,621
22,630
22,630
29,513
26,395
Number of full-time employees
13 9 68 51 31 25 5 202
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D
Jurisdiction
Roswell city East Point city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Conyers city Covington city Duluth city Lilburn city Newnan city Statesboro city Suwanee city Vidalia city Winder city Bremen city Camilla city Cumming city Dallas city Eatonton city Glennville city Grovetown city Norcross city
2006 Population
87,802 42,204 16,514 12,087 14,015 12,529 14,272 25,838 11,542 27,097 25,583 14,034 11,163 13,161 5,487 5,609 5,877 9,437 6,732 5,131 8,139 10,111
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,607 28,014 18,800 23,795 20,966 25,133 24,044 30,109 29,000 30,248 19,802 27,838 18,491 28,038 23,000 23,275 25,376 18,720 15,288 15,746 17,778 31,402
Maximum wage
48,971 43,692 26,319 44,845 27,082 35,365 39,532 44,828 43,500 44,881 30,118 42,575 26,499 40,608 30,000 23,275 26,395 19,864 21,216 21,694 26,339 51,456
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 42 40
Number of full-time employees
13 9 2 2 4 10 17 1 7 5 6 6 4 4 4 1 3 4 6 4 4 6
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Dispatcher
Group
E
F G
Jurisdiction
Richmond Hill city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Byron city Dawson city Forsyth city Hazlehurst city Hogansville city Jackson city Manchester city McRae city Nicholls city Royston city Sylvania city Thunderbolt town Bowdon city Claxton city Gordon city Ludowici city Sparta city Woodbury city Wrens city Doerun city Helen city
Public Safety
2006 Population
9,806 7,532 5,888 9,140 11,045 5,863 3,673 4,794 4,171 3,801 2,909 4,414 3,851 4,188 2,739 2,700 2,541 2,547 1,986 2,386 2,094 1,611 1,325 1,089 2,261 854 734
Minimum entry-level
wage
19,011 18,900 19,525 20,800 23,920 17,923 27,955 13,520 15,073 21,112 17,784 15,964 16,778 23,938 33,238 24,960 18,657 23,000 20,713 15,080 22,672 21,372 11,024 16,326 17,618 18,221 19,760
Maximum wage
28,496 22,383 27,525 24,960 24,897 30,819 27,955 24,898 20,257 21,112 24,357 36,452 23,128 23,938 33,238 31,200 25,708 26,000 24,621 28,433 22,672 25,272 16,016 24,842 22,630 18,221 27,040
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 42 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
2 1 5 2 4 5 1 5 4 1 4 4 4 1 1 3 2 1 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 1 4
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Public Safety
Dispatcher/Jailer
Summary of Data
Group
C D E F Total
Number reporting
1 2 3 2 8
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
28,038
28,038
27,803
27,803
15,399
16,494
15,501
15,501
20,106
16,671
Maximum wage
Average
Median
40,608
40,608
32,595
32,595
24,807
23,837
19,890
19,890
27,500
28,070
Number of full-time employees
1
4
11
5
21
Population Group Data
Group
C D E
F
Jurisdiction
Winder city Austell city Cumming city Cuthbert city Hartwell city West Point city Harlem city Lumber city
2006 Population
13,161 6,766 5,877 3,509 4,342 3,352 1,802 1,208
Minimum entry-level
wage
28,038 23,491 32,115 13,062 16,640 16,494 16,702 14,300
Maximum wage
40,608 33,076 32,115 19,926 30,659 23,837 25,480 14,300
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
42 43 42 40 40 40 40 60
Number of full-time employees
1 3 1 3 4 4 4 1
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E-911 Director
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
1 2 2 2 1 8
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
45,239
45,239
47,156
47,156
50,077
50,077
38,681
38,681
10,000
10,000
40,883
41,302
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
68,240
68,240
71,019
71,019
75,235
75,235
54,288
54,288
10,929
10,929
60,031
59,522
Number of full-time employees
1 2 1 2 1
7
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
D
E
Jurisdiction
Albany city Alpharetta city Kennesaw city Covington city Riverdale city Chamblee city Hapeville city Washington city
2006 Population
75,335 43,424 30,936 14,272 15,502 10,832 6,148 4,118
Minimum entry-level
wage
45,239 58,000 36,312 43,330 56,824 39,273 38,088 10,000
Maximum wage
68,240 87,000 55,037 64,006 86,464 54,982 53,594 10,929
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 37 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 NR 1 1 1
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Public Safety
E-911 Operator
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
2 3 5 4 1 15
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
26,169
26,169
28,994
29,983
26,093
26,035
28,239
27,811
19,060
19,060
26,787
27,000
Maximum wage
Average
Median
39,939
39,939
44,466
44,974
39,996
39,532
41,737
41,441
27,572
27,572
40,518
40,601
Number of full-time employees
68 33 52 29 5
187
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D
E
Jurisdiction
Albany city Savannah city Alpharetta city Kennesaw city Smyrna city Covington city Decatur city Forest Park city Riverdale city Union city Austell city Chamblee city Fairburn city Hapeville city Washington city
2006 Population
75,335 127,889 43,424 30,936 48,632 14,272 19,053 22,080 15,502 16,407
6,766 10,832 9,580 6,148 4,118
Minimum entry-level
wage
27,943 24,395 30,000 27,000 29,983 24,044 29,120 26,747 26,035 24,519 25,376 31,958 27,199 28,422 19,060
Maximum wage
43,230 36,648 47,500 40,923 44,974 39,532 43,056 37,445 40,601 39,346 39,323 44,741 42,890 39,992 27,572
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 43 40 40 40 42 40 40 43 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
3 65 11 9 13 17 8 12 7 8 5 7 8 9 5
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Emergency Management Director
Summary of Data
Group
A C E Total
Number reporting
1 1 1 3
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
58,306
58,306
62,275
62,275
40,880
40,880
53,820
58,306
Maximum wage
Average
Median
87,950
87,950
92,498
92,498
40,880
40,880
73,776
87,950
Public Safety
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 3
Population Group Data
Group
A C E
Jurisdiction
Albany city Decatur city Hawkinsville city
2006 Population
75,335 19,053 4,293
Minimum entry-level
wage
58,306 62,275 40,880
Maximum wage
87,950 92,498 40,880
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1
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Public Safety
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Summary of Data
Group
D Total
Number reporting
1
1
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
35,587
35,587
35,587
35,587
Maximum wage
Average
Median
42,738
42,738
42,738
42,738
Number of full-time employees
3
3
Population Group Data
Group
D
Jurisdiction
Austell city
2006 Population
6,766
Minimum entry-level
wage
35,587
Maximum wage
42,738
Wage reported as
Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
53
Number of full-time employees
3
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Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
4 6 20 5 1 36
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
34,014
34,173
32,739
32,122
30,919
30,103
26,183
23,001
27,489
27,489
30,813
31,003
Maximum wage
Average
Median
49,252
51,445
52,423
50,759
44,181
42,229
35,518
32,550
27,489
27,489
44,452
42,702
Public Safety
Number of full-time employees
158 111 160 26
2 457
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Savannah city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Rome city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Carrollton city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Forest Park city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Statesboro city Thomasville city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 127,889 58,672 43,424 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 36,142 16,514 12,087 14,015 21,878 11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 22,080 15,260 27,097 11,340 25,583 18,988
Minimum entry-level
wage
34,557 37,128 33,790 30,581 35,000 31,857 37,542 30,151 32,386 29,500 27,314 31,974 33,816 39,300 27,661 31,425 37,190 28,013 26,871 33,855 28,780 35,410 26,900 27,839 27,897
Maximum wage
52,126 54,367 50,764 39,751 53,500 48,019 58,552 45,226 61,543 47,700 38,239 57,352 35,773 42,655 42,067 46,420 55,016 42,748 34,279 47,397 42,118 52,562 38,800 42,340 40,156
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
56 56 56 64 53 56 42 53 40 40 53 42 53 56 48 53 56 56 57 53 57 56 56 56 56
Number of full-time employees
37 33 67 21 23 8 20 17 6 37 12 2 3 12 3 12 6 10 9 11 8 11 2 9 13
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Public Safety
Engine Operator/Driver, Fire Department
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Tifton city Union city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Bremen city Cairo city Fitzgerald city Thomaston city Toccoa city Dawson city
2006 Population
16,650 16,407 14,813 13,161 21,482 5,487 9,605 9,139 9,140 9,069 4,794
Minimum entry-level
wage
23,935 33,227 25,800 35,911 35,253 35,000 23,001 27,532 22,880 22,500 27,489
Maximum wage
37,710 53,481 39,254 41,616 53,642 50,000 38,443 31,639 24,960 32,550 27,489
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
37 53 54 53 56 40 57 53 40 48 56
Number of full-time employees
3 4 16 5 9 8 4 6 5 3 2
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Fire Marshal
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
3 6 11 3 1 24
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
42,097
41,494
46,565
46,204
35,658
35,599
40,490
39,992
27,040
27,040
39,435
39,101
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
63,532
58,093
76,116
78,643
51,199
46,847
54,693
56,273
28,080
28,080
58,443
55,665
Number of full-time employees
3 6 13 3 1
26
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
D E
Jurisdiction
Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Peachtree city Rome city Valdosta city Americus city Calhoun city Canton city Covington city Fayetteville city Forest Park city McDonough city Moultrie city Newnan city Thomasville city Waycross city Fairburn city Fort Oglethorpe city Hapeville city Cornelia city
2006 Population
87,802 127,889 58,672 42,204 33,340 29,554 34,947 36,142 45,529 16,514 14,015 19,553 14,272 14,998 22,080 16,853 15,260 27,097 18,988 14,813
9,580 9,400 6,148 3,805
Minimum entry-level
wage
52,348 32,448 41,494 61,152 44,408 43,302 53,269 48,000 29,260 33,462 37,960 35,599 43,330 42,146 48,663 29,887 31,408 37,066 30,118 22,599 43,269 38,210 39,992 27,040
Maximum wage
83,756 48,746 58,093 95,376 66,622 82,286 85,780 75,000 51,633 46,847 39,853 54,168 57,976 68,577 68,128 44,387 45,968 55,058 43,368 38,863 69,595 38,210 56,273 28,080
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 53 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Firefighter
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
3 7 25 20 28 2 1 86
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
28,066
28,421
28,637
29,004
26,363
25,247
23,611
23,177
21,755
21,798
21,133
21,133
22,000
22,000
24,295
24,184
Maximum wage
Average
Median
40,554
42,697
46,259
43,651
39,450
37,730
33,060
33,180
27,657
27,049
29,447
29,447
34,000
34,000
34,421
33,637
Number of full-time employees
202 210 325 153 114
6 1 1011
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Savannah city Warner Robins city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Americus city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Fayetteville city Kingsland city McDonough city
2006 Population
75,335 127,889 58,672 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 36,142 48,632 45,529 16,514 14,015 19,553 21,878 11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 14,998 12,438 16,853
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,959 28,421 24,819 29,004 30,886 27,312 29,375 26,000 33,808 24,072 24,475 23,702 32,251 26,760 25,073 26,762 32,136 25,393 24,846 31,450 22,742 29,887
Maximum wage
46,699 42,697 32,265 43,651 48,171 40,982 55,821 42,000 50,711 42,478 34,265 36,462 49,074 36,902 38,160 44,000 47,486 38,730 31,727 51,173 32,079 42,230
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 56 64 56 42 53 40 40 56 40 53 53 56 56 48 53 56 56 57 53 56 53
Number of full-time employees
21 124 57 58
7 7 24 68 18 28 23 21 4 24 12 21 24 13 15 6 5 15
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Firefighter
Public Safety
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Barnesville city Blakely city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Eastman city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Garden city Grovetown city Jesup city Pooler city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Waynesboro city Baldwin city Chatsworth city Cochran city Cornelia city Cuthbert city Dawson city East Dublin city
2006 Population
12,631 15,260 27,097 11,340 15,502 15,967 25,583 18,988 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 5,982 5,419 9,605 5,609 9,870 5,518 9,580 9,139 9,400 9,477 8,139 10,138 11,782 9,806 6,138 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 5,863 2,911 4,033 4,755 3,805 3,509 4,794 2,723
Minimum entry-level
wage
29,132 24,601 30,576 23,400 28,700 24,446 25,247 23,908 20,683 30,229 20,405 23,412 28,855 23,889 22,464 20,481 21,590 29,411 18,900 29,764 24,198 24,863 28,163 31,639 20,190 26,083 24,898 27,388 18,900 22,128 18,720 18,784 19,760 19,000 21,964 21,050 26,208 16,988 18,899 24,170
Maximum wage
45,786 36,013 45,369 33,800 47,000 34,659 38,409 34,420 32,573 48,509 32,302 37,390 37,730 32,931 26,208 34,234 21,590 33,430 34,578 50,710 28,084 36,000 42,536 46,962 31,554 31,715 37,357 33,474 36,345 23,958 18,720 30,000 30,819 23,000 40,485 32,032 27,890 21,257 23,296 29,353
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
48 57 56 56 53 40 56 56 37 53 40 54 53 42 48 57 60 56 48 53 53 42 40 53 40 57 40 56 60 53 40 48 53 52 53 40 42 54 56 56
Number of full-time employees
12 17 24 5 7 6 17 7 16 2 8 14 7 4 6 8 19 12 5 9 9 3 3 6 9 16 6 3 7 3 8 12 5 5 6 4 5 3 5 1
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Public Safety
Firefighter
Group
F G
Jurisdiction
Elberton city Forsyth city Hawkinsville city Hazlehurst city Hephzibah city Jackson city Jasper city Louisville city Lyons city Manchester city McRae city Metter city Montezuma city Nashville city Ocilla city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Rockmart city Summerville city Sylvania city Washington city Clarkesville city Wrens city Helen city
2006 Population
4,667 4,171 4,293 3,801 4,252 4,414 3,032 2,680 4,415 3,851 4,188 4,305 3,973 4,814 3,219 3,929 3,378 4,401 4,967 2,541 4,118 1,602 2,261 734
Minimum entry-level
wage
22,258 19,238 29,236 19,968 22,500 19,396 26,208 19,656 22,651 15,960 16,998 22,360 20,362 21,430 24,898 13,520 25,002 26,416 29,120 21,632 22,064 22,880 19,386 22,000
Maximum wage
31,613 25,854 31,188 21,216 24,926 39,416 26,208 26,208 22,651 30,226 16,998 36,317 30,339 29,846 25,422 13,520 25,626 33,821 33,280 29,806 22,616 31,500 27,394 34,000
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 48 56 48 54 40 56 42 40 53 48 40 40 40 56 40 40 40 40 53 53 48 40 40
Number of full-time employees
12 4 3 6 5 3 4 2 1 6 1 1 3 1 2 7 2 14 4 3 1 3 3 1
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Firefighter/EMT
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E Total
Number reporting
1 5 11 5 8 30
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
33,022
33,022
31,997
32,430
31,510
31,832
29,271
31,938
23,240
22,353
29,063
31,221
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
49,271
49,271
49,121
48,171
46,178
48,597
41,803
42,738
26,865
24,550
40,892
43,325
Number of full-time employees
63 95 86 62 38
344
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D E
Jurisdiction
Marietta city Alpharetta city East Point city Gainesville city Peachtree city Smyrna city Canton city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city McDonough city Monroe city Perry city Riverdale city Union city Winder city Woodstock city Austell city Blakely city Eastman city Fairburn city Hapeville city Alma city Ashburn city Hartwell city
2006 Population
63,152 43,424 42,204 33,340 34,947 48,632 19,553 14,998 22,080 12,438 16,853 12,631 11,340 15,502 16,407 13,161 21,482 6,766 5,419 5,518 9,580 6,148 3,477 4,278 4,342
Minimum entry-level
wage
33,022 30,000 32,430 28,690 32,508 36,359 32,251 33,023 30,301 28,712 31,400 29,132 34,000 31,642 32,375 31,832 31,938 31,938 26,208 23,201 32,107 32,902 17,120 19,240 22,048
Maximum wage
49,271 47,500 48,171 43,049 52,349 54,538 49,074 53,732 42,421 40,501 44,368 43,601 51,300 50,584 51,953 31,832 48,597 42,738 29,952 34,935 52,777 48,611 17,120 19,240 25,383
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 53 42 53 53 56 56 53 53 56 53 48 56 53 53 53 56 53 48 48 53 56 40 40 53
Number of full-time employees
63 8 33 31 13 10 7 3 9 8 3 3 5 6 17 1 24 8 1 2 25 26 9 1 1
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Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT
Group
Jurisdiction
Hazlehurst city Jasper city Palmetto city Washington city West Point city
2006 Population
3,801 3,032 4,848 4,118 3,352
Minimum entry-level
wage
23,462 28,305 22,090 22,616 31,042
Maximum wage
23,462 35,847 33,717 23,716 36,436
Wage reported as
Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
48 56 40 53 53
Number of full-time employees
1 4 12 2 8
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Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
2 7 26 29 33 11 5 113
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
34,703
34,703
31,922
32,386
32,396
31,701
31,011
31,678
28,970
29,120
27,137
27,914
26,573
26,208
30,282
30,000
Maximum wage
Average
Median
50,971
50,971
51,331
49,861
49,029
48,182
41,380
39,634
34,371
33,717
33,458
32,000
34,937
34,320
40,823
38,750
Public Safety
Number of full-time employees
46 68 107 72 47 11 5 356
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Roswell city Warner Robins city Dalton city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Conyers city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Duluth city
2006 Population
87,802 58,672 33,045 33,340 29,554 30,936 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 12,087 14,015 19,553 21,878 12,529 11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 25,838
Minimum entry-level
wage
39,063 30,342 28,808 35,687 32,386 32,897 29,500 37,634 26,539 40,606 26,637 32,011 32,323 35,599 34,320 33,681 28,348 29,787 37,190 30,904 29,984 36,598
Maximum wage
62,501 39,441 43,368 53,530 61,543 49,861 47,700 56,450 46,862 58,024 36,914 60,299 43,418 54,168 34,320 47,392 52,416 48,973 55,016 47,153 42,687 54,489
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 40 43 42 40 42 43 40 40 42 43 40 42 40 40
Number of full-time employees
35 11 13 10 4 3 7 14 17 1 1 5 16 4 1 4 4 2 6 2 5 3
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Public Safety
Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Group
D
Jurisdiction
Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city Lilburn city McDonough city Monroe city Newnan city Perry city Statesboro city Suwanee city Tifton city Waycross city Winder city Auburn city Bremen city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Chamblee city Clarkston city Commerce city Cumming city Dallas city Eastman city Eatonton city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Garden city Glennville city Grovetown city Hapeville city Jesup city Loganville city Norcross city Sandersville city Stone Mountain city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Tyrone town
2006 Population
14,998 22,080 12,438 11,542 16,853 12,631 27,097 11,340 25,583 14,034 16,650 14,813 13,161 7,261 5,487 9,605 5,609 9,870 10,832 7,508 6,088 5,877 9,437 5,518 6,732 9,139 9,400 9,477 5,131 8,139 6,148 10,138 9,547 10,111 6,138 7,522 5,888 9,140 9,069 6,273
Minimum entry-level
wage
31,450 32,671 31,952 37,122 30,659 30,595 36,754 29,600 29,940 41,225 23,483 27,565 31,304 35,700 38,000 29,515 23,296 38,002 42,198 26,500 27,125 34,736 34,091 20,800 29,848 31,997 29,993 31,678 26,458 25,072 32,902 25,414 33,051 34,621 35,395 38,272 27,649 29,120 26,000 37,658
Maximum wage
51,173 45,739 45,071 55,684 52,666 45,786 54,766 46,400 45,570 63,050 35,214 41,948 56,429 43,000 55,000 38,750 23,296 40,290 59,078 26,500 54,995 34,736 34,091 31,290 31,970 45,078 47,458 47,819 36,462 37,215 48,611 39,634 46,675 56,730 43,261 49,937 33,691 31,200 34,695 55,361
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 42 42 40 40 42 40 40 43 43 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 42 42 40 43 40 42 40 40 40 40 43
Number of full-time employees
6 7 2 2 2 5 5 2 7 1 3 5 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 4 5 3 1 2 6 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 1
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Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
E
F
Jurisdiction
Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Ashburn city Baxley city Bloomingdale city Byron city Chatsworth city Cornelia city Elberton city Forsyth city Greensboro city Hartwell city Hazlehurst city Hogansville city Homerville city Jasper city Jefferson city Lakeland city Locust Grove city Lyons city Metter city Nashville city Ocilla city Palmetto city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Rockmart city Rossville city Royston city Summerville city Sylvania city Temple city Thunderbolt town Washington city West Point city Broxton city Buchanan city Clayton city Grantville city Hiram city
2006 Population
11,045 5,863 4,278 4,425 2,650 3,673 4,033 3,805 4,667 4,171 3,241 4,342 3,801 2,909 2,777 3,032 6,456 2,788 3,980 4,415 4,305 4,814 3,219 4,848 3,929 3,378 4,401 3,476 2,700 4,967 2,541 4,050 2,547 4,118 3,352 1,475 1,001 2,185 2,550 1,896
Minimum entry-level
wage
34,465 19,760 29,120 28,642 32,136 28,084 26,686 30,000 26,391 21,210 35,542 30,867 33,488 27,040 20,800 32,698 37,939 20,000 37,485 27,498 28,038 23,500 30,326 29,141 25,896 27,602 29,661 30,030 27,040 33,280 27,685 34,154 24,000 29,568 30,477 22,176 21,840 30,000 23,338 30,000
Maximum wage
35,730 37,460 29,120 37,565 32,136 31,304 44,558 30,552 35,942 28,504 40,441 34,870 33,488 34,237 20,800 32,698 37,939 25,000 58,102 29,994 45,032 35,214 30,326 33,717 25,896 31,907 38,126 30,030 31,200 43,680 38,230 34,154 27,000 36,927 35,547 22,176 29,484 40,000 23,338 35,000
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 48 42 42 45 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 45 40 42 42 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
3 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
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Public Safety
Investigator/Detective, Police Department
Group
G
Jurisdiction
Hoschton city Lavonia city Pembroke city Tennille city Wadley city Watkinsville city Franklin city Helen city Hiawassee city Lake Park city Remerton city
2006 Population
1,514 2,012 2,499 1,468 1,984 2,709 880 734 836 578 1,008
Minimum entry-level
wage
33,000 33,280 27,914 26,000 19,760 31,200 26,208 26,000 33,415 19,000 28,243
Maximum wage
57,000 37,440 29,224 32,000 23,566 38,813 34,311 34,320 35,080 28,000 42,975
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
42 40 40 40 40 48 42 40 40 48 43
Number of full-time employees
NR 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Lieutenant, Fire Officer
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F Total
Number reporting
3 8 22 17 15 1 66
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
45,125
45,136
38,974
39,263
35,087
35,044
29,764
30,000
25,428
25,584
21,320
21,320
32,239
31,160
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
63,577
60,453
62,343
62,301
49,959
48,512
40,706
38,694
32,673
32,789
30,118
30,118
45,466
44,964
Number of full-time employees
61 86 119 39 27 1 333
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Peachtree city Smyrna city Valdosta city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Cordele city Covington city Douglas city Dublin city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 58,672 43,424 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 34,947 48,632 45,529 14,015 19,553 21,878 11,511 14,272 11,246 17,263 14,998 22,080 12,438 12,631 15,260 27,097
Minimum entry-level
wage
36,355 45,136 53,884 40,000 38,526 43,459 36,600 37,491 43,720 42,734 29,260 35,111 39,295 45,493 30,490 34,977 32,498 29,112 42,146 38,594 29,369 35,412 31,122 37,186
Maximum wage
54,840 60,453 75,438 60,500 58,182 67,782 54,900 71,243 70,403 64,102 51,633 36,820 59,792 47,432 46,358 51,666 49,591 37,176 68,577 54,031 41,427 53,000 45,557 55,212
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
56 56 64 53 56 42 53 40 53 40 40 53 56 56 48 53 56 57 53 53 56 48 57 56
Number of full-time employees
27 15 19 15 9 11 9 6 3 10 23 9 6 10 3 9 3 3 3 6 2 3 8 3
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Public Safety
Lieutenant, Fire Officer
Group
D
E
Jurisdiction
Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Austell city Barnesville city Blakely city Bremen city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Hapeville city Jesup city Richmond Hill city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Baldwin city Cochran city Cornelia city Cuthbert city Dawson city East Dublin city Elberton city Hartwell city Hephzibah city Jackson city Jasper city Ocilla city Sylvania city Washington city
2006 Population
11,340 15,502 15,967 18,988 16,650 16,407 14,813 13,161 21,482 6,766 5,982 5,419 5,487 9,605 5,609 9,870 9,580 9,139 9,400 6,148 10,138 9,806 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 2,911 4,755 3,805 3,509 4,794 2,723 4,667 4,342 4,252 4,414 3,032 3,219 2,541 4,118
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,000 40,384 29,369 32,527 26,397 41,320 28,450 43,738 38,913 32,950 32,188 31,200 36,000 24,186 25,241 34,245 39,135 29,792 30,000 38,088 22,130 30,805 22,973 26,088 24,960 26,000 23,000 25,584 28,392 18,449 19,889 26,121 24,470 27,863 24,000 22,672 32,789 26,295 23,878 26,819
Maximum wage
43,700 61,449 41,604 46,825 39,596 66,306 43,272 50,490 59,211 48,759 44,372 34,944 55,000 40,133 25,241 36,924 69,726 31,033 31,669 53,594 34,495 46,197 46,436 29,817 24,960 38,694 26,000 38,958 31,122 18,449 34,915 31,770 34,258 29,958 27,900 46,124 32,789 26,295 39,926 35,189
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 40 40 56 37 53 54 53 56 53 40 48 40 57 60 56 53 53 42 56 40 40 60 53 40 48 52 40 42 54 56 56 40 53 54 40 56 56 53 53
Number of full-time employees
3 6 2 11 9 4 10 3 3 3 1 4 1 3 1 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 3 3 2 3 1 1 2 1 6 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 2
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Lieutenant, Fire Officer
Public Safety
Group
F
Jurisdiction
West Point city Wrens city
2006 Population
3,352 2,261
Minimum entry-level
wage
31,198 21,320
Maximum wage
36,436 30,118
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
53 40
Number of full-time employees
2 1
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Public Safety
Lieutenant, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
5 9 31 21 33 21 5 125
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
43,720
43,166
39,858
40,082
39,072
39,006
35,844
35,395
30,804
30,160
28,135
28,509
24,261
23,000
34,160
33,503
Maximum wage
Average
Median
64,364
63,336
63,774
64,102
57,021
57,461
49,576
48,759
36,653
35,000
34,165
33,156
30,547
27,040
46,274
43,449
Number of full-time employees
69 59 119 63 50 28 5 393
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Conyers city Cordele city Covington city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 14,015 19,553 21,878 12,529 11,511 14,272
Minimum entry-level
wage
41,566 47,840 52,348 43,166 33,677 36,483 43,459 45,602 39,385 40,082 43,720 35,000 42,734 32,259 44,787 35,353 39,006 43,374 49,410 40,939 34,420 38,930
Maximum wage
62,700 63,336 83,757 64,878 47,149 55,099 67,782 68,403 74,806 60,750 70,403 55,700 64,102 56,925 63,704 49,494 39,661 65,999 52,526 57,605 52,416 57,506
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 40 40 43 40 42 43 40 40 42 43
Number of full-time employees
19 8 6 28 8 3 13 6 9 3 5 6 7 7 1 3 2 3 2 7 3 6
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Lieutenant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
D
Jurisdiction
Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Duluth city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city Lilburn city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Suwanee city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Austell city Bremen city Cairo city Camilla city Chamblee city Clarkston city Commerce city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Garden city Hapeville city Jesup city Loganville city Norcross city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city
2006 Population
19,053 11,246 17,263 25,838 14,998 22,080 12,438 11,542 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 11,340 15,502 15,967 25,583 14,034 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 6,766 5,487 9,605 5,609 10,832 7,508 6,088 9,580 9,139 9,400 9,477 6,148 10,138 9,547 10,111 9,806 6,138
Minimum entry-level
wage
45,219 37,674 33,470 44,485 42,146 39,778 34,927 45,230 30,659 35,412 38,813 44,663 35,600 40,384 34,927 36,400 46,750 29,203 41,320 29,557 31,366 44,073 42,953 32,950 30,000 33,918 25,813 46,588 26,500 33,550 43,503 33,205 36,000 38,563 38,088 28,782 38,313 42,082 44,728 35,395
Maximum wage
67,080 57,461 42,687 66,232 68,577 55,690 49,267 67,845 58,240 53,000 56,834 66,263 52,400 61,449 49,478 55,387 71,500 43,805 66,306 42,328 47,715 63,831 65,358 48,759 40,000 43,898 25,813 65,223 26,500 51,064 70,942 33,205 43,986 58,219 53,594 44,857 54,122 68,956 67,092 43,261
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 42 40 40 40 42 42 40 40 42 48 42 40 40 40 43 43 39 40 40 40 42 43 43 40 42 40 40 40 42 42 43 42 40 42 40 43 40 42 42
Number of full-time employees
3 2 5 4 6 7 3 3 4 3 3 6 5 1 3 5 3 6 4 4 3 5 4 3 6 4 2 4 1 2 3 1 5 2 3 3 4 4 2 4
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Public Safety
Lieutenant, Police Department
Group
E
F
Jurisdiction
Stone Mountain city Thomaston city Toccoa city Tyrone town Alma city Ashburn city Baldwin city Baxley city Bloomingdale city Byron city Cochran city Cornelia city Dawson city East Dublin city Elberton city Forsyth city Greensboro city Hazlehurst city Holly Springs city Homerville city Jackson city Jefferson city Louisville city Lyons city Manchester city McRae city Montezuma city Oakwood city Ocilla city Port Wentworth city Senoia city Summerville city Sylvania city Temple city Thunderbolt town Washington city West Point city Blue Ridge city Claxton city Clayton city
2006 Population
7,522 9,140 9,069 6,273 3,477 4,278 2,911 4,425 2,650 3,673 4,755 3,805 4,794 2,723 4,667 4,171 3,241 3,801 6,334 2,777 4,414 6,456 2,680 4,415 3,851 4,188 3,973 3,839 3,219 3,378 2,984 4,967 2,541 4,050 2,547 4,118 3,352 1,081 2,386 2,185
Minimum entry-level
wage
44,116 27,040 28,662 44,937 34,236 29,120 28,000 28,642 38,766 36,925 32,698 32,000 27,040 27,409 24,470 22,270 32,851 33,696 30,000 26,520 22,672 41,267 21,840 31,974 23,608 31,662 28,223 32,000 33,503 45,448 35,776 30,160 27,685 37,041 25,000 29,568 34,457 24,960 22,276 27,040
Maximum wage
57,563 41,600 38,949 63,495 34,236 29,120 35,000 37,565 48,413 36,925 49,733 34,586 28,371 33,372 34,258 29,929 32,851 33,696 41,500 26,520 46,124 41,267 34,944 31,974 34,171 31,662 42,690 35,536 33,503 45,448 42,484 39,520 38,230 37,041 28,500 36,927 43,449 29,723 41,995 35,360
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 43 42 40 40 48 42 40 40 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 42 40 43 40 42 42 40 43 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 42 42 45 44 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 6 2 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 5
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Lieutenant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
G
Jurisdiction
2006 Population
Flowery Branch city Gordon city Grantville city Gray city Guyton city Hahira city Hoschton city Lavonia city Lookout Mountain city Oglethorpe city Omega city Pine Mountain town Reynolds city Sardis city Sparta city Tunnel Hill city Woodbury city Wrens city Blairsville city Franklin Springs city Greenville city Poulan city Waverly Hall town
3,312 2,094 2,550 2,199 1,823 2,077 1,514 2,012 1,567 1,138 1,383 1,258 1,016 1,194 1,325 1,089 1,089 2,261 705 786 939 921 795
Minimum entry-level
wage
39,000 32,510 28,787 21,694 33,280 29,494 33,000 31,200 32,614 28,509 27,498 33,156 22,464 17,273 25,000 29,952 25,327 25,792 31,191 20,000 22,880 24,232 23,000
Maximum wage
39,000 32,510 28,787 29,120 33,280 30,347 57,000 35,360 37,044 28,509 27,498 33,156 37,440 27,393 29,000 29,952 38,539 36,442 47,461 30,000 27,040 24,232 24,000
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 43 40 40 48 43 43 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Major, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F Total
Number reporting
4 5 13 6 6 3 37
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
54,702
56,842
50,533
52,395
50,627
48,663
40,476
44,481
32,388
33,115
23,878
23,000
44,282
46,675
Maximum wage
Average
Median
80,085
80,221
82,606
82,389
73,940
73,720
56,604
53,400
36,363
37,091
27,840
27,000
63,133
66,685
Number of full-time employees
16 11 14 13 7 5 66
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D
Jurisdiction
Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city East Point city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Acworth city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Conyers city Duluth city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Monroe city Riverdale city Statesboro city Suwanee city Tifton city Winder city Commerce city Loganville city
2006 Population
63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 42,204 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 18,790 12,087 14,015 12,529 25,838 14,998 22,080 12,631 15,502 25,583 14,034 16,650 13,161 6,088 9,547
Minimum entry-level
wage
57,075 63,629 56,609 41,494 52,825 52,395 46,482 55,964 45,000 63,594 47,507 43,181 47,392 51,497 51,229 48,663 39,039 51,541 48,444 68,000 37,307 60,759 27,125 46,675
Maximum wage
75,400 101,807 85,042 58,093 82,389 99,566 70,452 90,121 70,500 71,225 89,523 43,181 66,685 76,672 83,356 68,128 58,431 82,347 73,720 104,000 55,960 87,997 54,995 65,956
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 43 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40
Number of full-time employees
6 2 6 2 4 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 7 1
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Major, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
E F
Jurisdiction
Pooler city Richmond Hill city Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Cuthbert city Dawson city Euharlee city Forsyth city Temple city West Point city Buchanan city Meigs city Rochelle city
2006 Population
11,782 9,806 11,045 5,863 3,509 4,794 4,062 4,171 4,050 3,352 1,001 1,097 1,400
Minimum entry-level
wage
42,286 54,392 48,360 24,018 22,360 30,056 37,440 24,553 43,746 36,173 26,208 22,427 23,000
Maximum wage
47,808 81,598 51,804 37,460 24,596 30,056 41,184 32,997 43,746 45,600 34,092 22,427 27,000
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 43 40 42 40 42 44 42 43 42
Number of full-time employees
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3
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Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G H Total
Number reporting
5 9 33 34 57 57 30 5 230
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
31,837
31,106
30,662
31,312
29,304
29,132
26,481
25,991
24,748
24,652
24,897
24,960
23,768
23,283
25,295
26,220
25,964
25,898
Maximum wage
Average
Median
46,990
46,730
48,987
48,594
44,604
44,903
36,281
35,292
31,632
30,248
28,925
27,508
27,604
27,248
26,901
26,220
33,894
31,557
Number of full-time employees
607 428 771 362 375 209 53
8 2813
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city Dalton city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Conyers city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 43,424 33,045 33,340 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 12,087 14,015 19,553 21,878 12,529
Minimum entry-level
wage
30,959 33,030 36,757 31,106 27,333 35,000 27,477 32,389 30,844 31,312 32,508 26,000 36,359 24,072 33,674 25,421 27,606 29,484 32,251 28,547 32,077
Maximum wage
46,699 49,296 56,690 46,730 35,537 53,500 41,350 48,594 58,612 47,458 52,349 42,000 54,538 42,478 56,884 35,590 54,622 39,661 49,074 44,296 45,135
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 40 40 43 42 42 42 43 42 40
Number of full-time employees
64 105 30 342 66 67 61 41 47 28 10 65 59 50 21 19 23 23 33 33
1
64 DCA - 2007 Municipal Government Wage and Salary Survey
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
D
Jurisdiction
Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Duluth city Fayetteville city Forest Park city Kingsland city Lilburn city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Suwanee city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Auburn city Austell city Barnesville city Bremen city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Chamblee city Clarkston city Cumming city Dallas city Eastman city Eatonton city Fairburn city
2006 Population
11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 25,838 14,998 22,080 12,438 11,542 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 11,340 15,502 15,967 25,583 14,034 18,988 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 7,261 6,766 5,982 5,487 9,605 5,609 9,870 10,832 7,508 5,877 9,437 5,518 6,732 9,580
Minimum entry-level
wage
25,728 28,234 32,136 27,999 27,150 34,855 31,450 30,301 26,603 37,122 30,659 29,132 30,676 31,755 26,700 30,135 26,603 27,167 31,450 28,688 22,896 30,833 23,670 26,254 27,846 31,938 33,540 31,408 23,889 24,000 22,714 24,596 31,970 36,347 26,500 25,376 23,920 20,800 16,640 32,487
Maximum wage
39,115 41,706 47,486 47,153 34,684 51,894 51,173 42,421 37,526 55,684 52,666 43,601 44,903 47,087 37,000 50,584 37,686 41,321 48,100 41,120 34,334 49,479 33,946 39,947 47,468 48,597 37,000 44,234 32,931 40,000 28,479 24,596 36,213 50,885 26,500 40,643 24,336 23,489 32,074 52,975
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
42 43 40 42 40 40 40 42 42 40 40 42 48 42 40 40 40 43 43 43 39 40 40 40 42 43 43 43 42 40 42 43 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 42
Number of full-time employees
11 35 25 23 27 30 13 24 25 18 21 17 20 43 7 23 11 33 17 43 28 27 13 32 21 31 6 11 10 11 7 14 20 14 8 11 7 3 11 16
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Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Group
E
Jurisdiction
Fitzgerald city Fort Oglethorpe city Garden city Glennville city Grovetown city Hapeville city Jesup city Loganville city Norcross city Pooler city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Stone Mountain city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Tyrone town Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Alma city Ashburn city Avondale Estates city Baldwin city Baxley city Bloomingdale city Byron city Chatsworth city Cochran city Cornelia city Cuthbert city Dawson city East Dublin city Elberton city Euharlee city Folkston city Forsyth city Greensboro city Hampton city Hartwell city
2006 Population
9,139 9,400 9,477 5,131 8,139 6,148 10,138 9,547 10,111 11,782 9,806 6,138 7,522 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 6,273 11,045 5,863 3,477 4,278 2,792 2,911 4,425 2,650 3,673 4,033 4,755 3,805 3,509 4,794 2,723 4,667 4,062 3,247 4,171 3,241 4,994 4,342
Minimum entry-level
wage
25,982 27,103 28,163 23,962 25,072 32,902 23,004 27,810 34,621 23,014 29,244 27,388 34,902 18,900 19,587 16,640 26,000 32,534 28,600 20,748 20,679 22,880 28,927 20,800 22,922 28,414 24,652 25,417 23,234 26,208 18,112 18,886 24,373 22,258 29,746 19,656 19,238 25,066 34,362 20,155
Maximum wage
29,873 34,660 42,536 33,030 37,215 48,611 35,924 39,270 56,730 32,170 43,877 33,474 45,540 25,025 29,047 29,120 30,708 43,759 36,254 32,360 20,679 29,120 41,721 31,200 30,076 44,377 33,540 42,426 35,339 34,485 28,554 23,920 29,637 31,613 32,721 32,760 25,854 25,066 47,008 28,683
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
43 42 40 43 42 42 40 43 43 42 42 42 40 40 42 40 40 43 42 42 42 40 40 40 48 42 42 53 40 42 43 40 42 40 42 42 43 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
10 15 15 9 8 12 11 11 15 11 6 10 10 5 8 14 15 8 15 5 4 1 4 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 5 8 3 8 8 4 8 6 12 7
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Patrol Officer, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
F
Jurisdiction
Hawkinsville city Hazlehurst city Hephzibah city Hogansville city Holly Springs city Homerville city Jackson city Jasper city Jefferson city Jonesboro city Lakeland city Locust Grove city Louisville city Lyons city Manchester city McRae city Metter city Montezuma city Nashville city Nicholls city Oakwood city Ocilla city Palmetto city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Ringgold city Rockmart city Rossville city Royston city Senoia city Summerville city Sylvania city Temple city Thunderbolt town Vienna city Washington city West Point city Alamo town Blue Ridge city Bowdon city
2006 Population
4,293 3,801 4,252 2,909 6,334 2,777 4,414 3,032 6,456 3,898 2,788 3,980 2,680 4,415 3,851 4,188 4,305 3,973 4,814 2,739 3,839 3,219 4,848 3,929 3,378 2,743 4,401 3,476 2,700 2,984 4,967 2,541 4,050 2,547 2,916 4,118 3,352 2,630 1,081 1,986
Minimum entry-level
wage
25,116 24,128 22,500 23,400 24,856 20,800 20,176 27,300 29,869 35,665 20,800 34,000 20,748 22,692 17,617 20,124 24,985 24,751 20,585 28,002 23,500 27,824 29,141 21,528 25,605 28,704 26,416 29,222 24,960 30,633 29,598 21,632 30,248 22,000 24,960 22,064 28,508 33,051 24,960 21,748
Maximum wage
29,615 26,499 27,600 29,182 31,500 22,880 41,028 27,300 31,366 35,665 25,000 52,700 28,392 22,692 28,113 28,487 37,892 36,877 32,500 28,002 27,988 28,589 33,717 22,651 30,430 31,678 33,821 29,222 31,200 38,012 33,280 29,806 30,248 26,500 42,370 26,228 35,212 34,070 26,000 26,466
Wage reported as
Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
42 40 40 40 42 40 43 42 40 42 40 43 42 42 40 43 42 40 42 50 42 42 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 43 40 42 42 42 40 45 44 56 40 40
Number of full-time employees
5 5 4 8 9 5 3 7 14 20 4 11 3 7 4 5 8 6 7 1 5 7 9 9 5 5 15 5 11 5 10 6 4 8 7 3 6 3 2 5
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Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Group
Jurisdiction
2006 Population
Brooklet city Broxton city Buchanan city Butler city Clarkesville city Claxton city Clayton city Comer city Darien city Ellaville city Emerson city Flowery Branch city Fort Gaines city Gordon city Grantville city Gray city Hagan city Hahira city Harlem city Helena city Hiram city Hoschton city Ivey city Lavonia city Lincolnton city Lookout Mountain city Ludowici city Lumber city Marshallville city Mount Zion city Oglethorpe city Omega city Oxford city Pearson city Pembroke city Pine Mountain town Porterdale town Richland city Sardis city Sparta city
1,222 1,475 1,001 1,822 1,602 2,386 2,185 1,207 1,726 1,796 1,332 3,312 1,037 2,094 2,550 2,199 1,037 2,077 1,802 2,431 1,896 1,514 1,071 2,012 1,542 1,567 1,611 1,208 1,273 1,513 1,138 1,383 2,398 1,911 2,499 1,258 1,728 1,628 1,194 1,325
Minimum entry-level
wage
18,200 20,160 22,386 26,166 22,880 20,196 27,040 25,749 21,324 20,000 30,532 31,491 22,842 31,687 23,338 22,124 22,880 20,800 28,509 24,960 28,000 26,000 24,960 26,000 17,680 28,496 26,156 37,284 23,483 26,208 24,596 21,840 29,588 24,941 27,914 24,080 32,448 26,208 16,500 18,000
Maximum wage
21,840 20,160 27,300 26,166 31,500 38,084 33,280 25,749 23,612 28,600 30,532 35,693 26,973 31,687 23,338 29,681 23,920 23,317 33,540 24,960 31,000 53,000 24,960 33,280 24,960 35,318 27,508 37,284 23,483 26,208 29,694 23,795 45,021 26,077 27,914 25,360 36,421 26,208 21,419 20,348
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
35 42 42 40 48 40 40 40 44 40 42 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 43 48 44 42 40 40 40 40 42 60 40 42 43 40 40 42 40 40 40 42 43 43
Number of full-time employees
4 5 2 3 2 4 4 1 2 4 4 8 3 1 6 9 1 8 6 2 9 1 1 6 4 1 4 4 4 1 2 2 3 4 6 4 3 1 3 1
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Patrol Officer, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
G
Jurisdiction
Springfield city Statham city Tennille city Trion town Twin city Union Point city Wadley city Warrenton city Watkinsville city Willacoochee city Winterville city Woodbury city Wrens city Zebulon city Ball Ground city Blairsville city Cave Spring city Coolidge city Doerun city Eton city Franklin city Glenwood city Greenville city Helen city Hiawassee city Hoboken city Luthersville town McCaysville city McIntyre town Milner city Morven city Mountain city Nelson city Newton city Patterson city Pavo city Poulan city Remerton city Resaca town Roberta city
2006 Population
2,058 2,690 1,468 2,052 1,791 1,599 1,984 1,973 2,709 1,508 1,065 1,089 2,261 1,225 894 705 1,010 557 854 501 880 889 939 734 836 522 833 942 709 576 625 764 879 861 672 710 921 1,008 776 775
Minimum entry-level
wage
25,813 31,304 23,000 31,200 17,472 25,116 21,242 25,007 27,057 26,208 28,000 18,900 19,386 26,000 33,227 26,986 19,968 27,456 25,605 20,144 26,208 39,000 20,800 27,040 28,392 17,946 21,424 25,043 30,851 15,000 18,720 20,800 26,000 19,240 20,800 23,088 20,800 25,586 24,960 20,800
Maximum wage
25,813 34,323 25,000 31,200 26,208 27,562 24,663 28,195 38,713 28,195 28,000 28,758 27,394 29,000 36,894 40,925 30,389 27,456 27,997 28,396 28,392 39,000 23,753 32,240 29,799 30,066 22,880 25,043 30,851 30,000 20,800 27,040 26,520 19,240 23,150 24,960 20,800 38,933 24,960 29,453
Wage reported as
Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 43 42 40 42 42 43 42 48 42 40 40 40 42 43 40 40 48 40 40 42 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 48 40 40 40 40 40 40 48 40 43 40 40
Number of full-time employees
3 4 2 6 4 6 2 4 5 2 1 4 9 4 1 2 4 1 4 2 3 1 1 5 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 1
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Public Safety
Patrol Officer, Police Department
Group
H
Jurisdiction
Smithville city Tignall town Waverly Hall town Whitesburg city Leslie city Midville city Pendergrass town Sky Valley city Tallulah Falls town
2006 Population
947 641 795 586 439 463 491 222 158
Minimum entry-level
wage
23,478 17,947 21,840 23,878 21,840 20,800 30,576 27,040 26,220
Maximum wage
23,478 17,947 22,880 23,878 21,840 20,800 32,367 33,280 26,220
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
43 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40
Number of full-time employees
2 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 1
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Probation Officer
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
1 3 5 1 6 1 2 19
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
37,203
37,203
32,206
30,844
33,353
31,297
21,736
21,736
26,449
27,714
35,060
35,060
26,601
26,601
29,962
29,415
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
59,524
59,524
53,009
54,538
42,927
43,169
21,736
21,736
30,973
31,409
53,348
53,348
35,527
35,527
40,272
40,939
Number of full-time employees
3 8 7 1 7 1 2 29
Population Group Data
Group
A B C
D E
F G
Jurisdiction
Roswell city East Point city Hinesville city Smyrna city Calhoun city Conyers city Riverdale city Stockbridge city Winder city Villa Rica city Byron city Chatsworth city Hogansville city Jonesboro city Oakwood city Summerville city Harlem city Franklin city Remerton city
2006 Population
87,802 42,204 29,554 48,632 14,015 12,529 15,502 13,668 13,161 11,045 3,673 4,033 2,909 3,898 3,839 4,967 1,802
880 1,008
Minimum entry-level
wage
37,203 29,415 30,844 36,359 24,232 29,094 31,642 50,500 31,297 21,736 28,263 18,969 27,165 31,200 23,500 29,598 35,060 24,960 28,243
Maximum wage
59,524 45,877 58,612 54,538 30,680 40,939 49,350 50,500 43,169 21,736 28,263 31,618 33,488 31,200 27,988 33,280 53,348 28,080 42,975
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
3 3 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Public Safety Director
Summary of Data
Group
C D E G Total
Number reporting
4 1 2 1 8
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
68,148
64,599
41,147
41,147
45,583
45,583
49,000
49,000
56,738
55,318
Maximum wage
Average
Median
96,859
92,141
61,065
61,065
53,373
53,373
56,000
56,000
76,406
71,914
Number of full-time employees
4
1
2
1
8
Population Group Data
Group
C
D E G
Jurisdiction
Bainbridge city Calhoun city Cordele city Perry city Grovetown city Dawson city Sylvania city Helen city
2006 Population
12,087 14,015 11,511 11,340 8,139 4,794 2,541
734
Minimum entry-level
wage
63,898 82,763 60,633 65,300 41,147 50,003 41,163 49,000
Maximum wage
120,390 82,763 92,282 92,000 61,065 50,003 56,742 56,000
Wage reported as
Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Records Clerk
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G Total
Number reporting
4 7 28 20 22 13 2 96
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
23,321
23,431
23,111
23,016
23,269
22,610
24,249
24,466
22,822
22,225
18,005
17,160
25,334
25,334
22,691
22,318
Public Safety
Maximum wage
Average
Median
35,172
36,201
37,433
36,693
33,710
33,249
31,294
29,650
26,924
27,311
23,350
22,360
25,334
25,334
30,406
29,349
Number of full-time employees
33 38 79 36 29 13 2 230
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Warner Robins city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city Conyers city Cordele city Covington city Douglas city Dublin city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 58,672 42,204 33,340 29,554 30,936 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 12,087 14,015 19,553 21,878 12,529 11,511 14,272 11,246 17,263
Minimum entry-level
wage
21,923 24,939 26,439 19,985 23,048 22,298 23,016 24,461 22,000 26,157 20,794 26,333 20,692 22,651 22,714 25,194 27,161 25,133 21,653 25,367 20,842 20,954
Maximum wage
33,839 38,563 42,303 25,983 35,947 33,446 43,737 37,074 35,900 39,235 36,693 38,106 28,968 47,112 22,714 38,336 27,832 35,365 32,989 37,471 31,782 26,746
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
7 18 4 4 2 12 1 3 3 7 10 1 2 3 1 6 2 1 4 3 6 5
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Public Safety
Records Clerk
Group
D E
Jurisdiction
Duluth city Kingsland city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Suwanee city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Auburn city Barnesville city Cairo city Camilla city Cedartown city Chamblee city Clarkston city Cumming city Dallas city Eatonton city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Garden city Loganville city Norcross city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Toccoa city Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Alma city Bloomingdale city Byron city
2006 Population
25,838 12,438 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 15,502 15,967 25,583 14,034 18,988 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 7,261 5,982 9,605 5,609 9,870 10,832 7,508 5,877 9,437 6,732 9,580 9,139 9,477 9,547 10,111 9,806 6,138 9,069 11,045 5,863 3,477 2,650 3,673
Minimum entry-level
wage
26,009 20,901 21,174 26,416 19,448 22,568 26,034 20,901 22,339 29,963 20,488 17,950 20,172 23,670 20,218 27,040 27,540 28,100 23,889 15,829 17,181 23,816 29,032 21,000 32,115 33,134 26,749 27,560 18,200 25,043 21,715 31,402 27,851 19,380 16,784 28,267 17,929 18,857 18,741 23,899
Maximum wage
38,724 34,511 29,182 39,549 28,475 33,509 40,601 29,608 34,008 45,825 29,515 26,915 32,370 33,946 30,763 27,040 41,905 31,200 32,931 26,478 17,181 27,373 40,644 21,000 32,115 33,134 28,621 45,240 27,227 37,814 30,680 51,456 41,787 23,687 21,092 28,267 27,954 18,857 28,205 23,899
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 37.5 40 40
Number of full-time employees
8 2 2 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 6 2 1 6 1 3 1 2 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 6 1 2 2 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 1
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Records Clerk
Public Safety
Group
F G
Jurisdiction
Chatsworth city Cornelia city Dawson city Folkston city Hampton city Hartwell city Hazlehurst city Jasper city Jonesboro city Montezuma city Nashville city Oakwood city Ocilla city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Rockmart city Rossville city Summerville city Temple city Bowdon city Brooklet city Buchanan city Clarkesville city Claxton city Harlem city Hiram city Lavonia city Marshallville city Oglethorpe city Pembroke city Sparta city Twin city Alto town Franklin city
2006 Population
4,033 3,805 4,794 3,247 4,994 4,342 3,801 3,032 3,898 3,973 4,814 3,839 3,219 3,929 3,378 4,401 3,476 4,967 4,050 1,986 1,222 1,001 1,602 2,386 1,802 1,896 2,012 1,273 1,138 2,499 1,325 1,791 893 880
Minimum entry-level
wage
19,926 20,800 25,106 16,640 31,533 22,000 24,170 18,720 22,880 22,450 20,800 35,000 27,227 20,634 20,800 22,651 28,122 22,880 18,242 25,977 14,560 12,480 19,000 15,828 17,576 21,000 20,800 17,160 21,320 16,120 15,600 16,640 25,709 24,960
Maximum wage
33,237 21,840 25,106 27,040 31,533 27,394 24,170 18,720 22,880 33,449 28,677 41,001 27,227 20,634 31,907 28,995 28,122 31,200 18,242 31,498 21,840 16,640 27,000 29,848 26,728 23,000 27,040 17,160 21,320 20,010 19,100 22,360 25,709 24,960
Wage reported as
Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 35 40 40 40 40 35 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Number of full-time employees
1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department
Summary of Data
Group
A B C D E F G H Total
Number reporting
5 10 32 30 42 33 8 1 161
Minimum entry-level wage
Average
Median
37,775
37,817
37,092
37,834
35,099
35,329
32,870
32,225
29,024
29,120
26,987
27,000
29,027
29,209
30,576
30,576
31,313
31,200
Maximum wage
Average
Median
55,899
56,813
58,534
59,654
52,164
51,866
43,229
39,608
35,657
33,857
30,757
31,000
33,012
32,372
33,437
33,437
41,249
38,376
Number of full-time employees
150 105 172 105 96 44 11
1 684
Population Group Data
Group
A B
C
Jurisdiction
Albany city Marietta city Roswell city Savannah city Warner Robins city Alpharetta city Dalton city East Point city Gainesville city Hinesville city Kennesaw city Peachtree city Rome city Smyrna city Valdosta city Acworth city Americus city Bainbridge city Calhoun city Canton city Carrollton city
2006 Population
75,335 63,152 87,802 127,889 58,672 43,424 33,045 42,204 33,340 29,554 30,936 34,947 36,142 48,632 45,529 18,790 16,514 12,087 14,015 19,553 21,878
Minimum entry-level
wage
35,454 40,040 45,220 37,817 30,342 45,000 33,176 39,419 39,356 35,706 36,312 39,607 32,900 40,184 29,260 41,679 27,314 35,293 36,211 39,295 44,270
Maximum wage
53,479 57,408 72,352 56,813 39,441 66,500 50,045 61,480 59,034 67,851 55,037 63,781 49,700 60,275 51,633 62,004 38,239 66,525 36,713 59,792 48,021
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
56 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 43 40 40 40 40 43 42 42 42 43 42
Number of full-time employees
34 14 16 73 13 15 9 19 11 7 7 10 7 6 14 8 5 4 2 5 9
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Sergeant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
D
Jurisdiction
Conyers city Cordele city Covington city Decatur city Douglas city Dublin city Duluth city Fayetteville city Kingsland city Lilburn city McDonough city Monroe city Moultrie city Newnan city Perry city Riverdale city St. Marys city Statesboro city Suwanee city Thomasville city Tifton city Union city Vidalia city Waycross city Winder city Woodstock city Auburn city Austell city Cairo city Cedartown city Chamblee city Clarkston city Commerce city Cumming city Dallas city Eastman city Fairburn city Fitzgerald city Garden city Glennville city
2006 Population
12,529 11,511 14,272 19,053 11,246 17,263 25,838 14,998 12,438 11,542 16,853 12,631 15,260 27,097 11,340 15,502 15,967 25,583 14,034 18,988 16,650 16,407 11,163 14,813 13,161 21,482 7,261 6,766 9,605 9,870 10,832 7,508 6,088 5,877 9,437 5,518 9,580 9,139 9,477 5,131
Minimum entry-level
wage
35,365 28,348 34,977 39,998 34,114 29,984 40,349 38,228 31,492 40,976 30,659 32,123 35,892 38,591 32,000 36,629 31,492 33,026 41,225 33,294 26,486 37,478 28,122 30,388 38,963 38,913 40,500 32,335 29,440 37,315 42,198 26,500 31,928 32,115 39,187 20,800 40,186 29,873 32,968 27,789
Maximum wage
49,761 47,546 51,666 59,259 52,067 38,297 60,074 62,202 44,422 61,464 58,240 48,056 52,541 57,286 50,000 57,129 44,612 50,243 63,050 47,962 39,749 60,142 40,290 46,261 56,429 59,211 46,000 45,508 38,635 39,582 59,078 26,500 50,996 40,643 39,187 35,233 65,529 35,687 49,774 36,462
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual
Number of scheduled
hours
40 42 43 40 42 40 40 40 42 40 40 42 48 42 40 40 40 43 43 43 39 40 40 40 42 43 43 43 42 40 40 40 42 42 40 40 42 43 40 40
Number of full-time employees
7 6 7 5 3 4 6 7 3 3 3 3 7 6 5 3 6 7 5 7 6 3 4 10 6 7 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 2 2 3 5 5 1 1
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Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department
Group
E
Jurisdiction
Grovetown city Hapeville city Jesup city Loganville city Norcross city Pooler city Richmond Hill city Sandersville city Stone Mountain city Swainsboro city Sylvester city Thomaston city Toccoa city Tyrone town Villa Rica city Waynesboro city Alma city Avondale Estates city Baldwin city Baxley city Bloomingdale city Chatsworth city Cochran city Cornelia city Dawson city East Dublin city Euharlee city Folkston city Forsyth city Hampton city Hartwell city Hawkinsville city Hazlehurst city Hephzibah city Holly Springs city Jackson city Jasper city Jefferson city Locust Grove city Louisville city
2006 Population
8,139 6,148 10,138 9,547 10,111 11,782 9,806 6,138 7,522 7,532 5,888 9,140 9,069 6,273 11,045 5,863 3,477 2,792 2,911 4,425 2,650 4,033 4,755 3,805 4,794 2,723 4,062 3,247 4,171 4,994 4,342 4,293 3,801 4,252 6,334 4,414 3,032 6,456 3,980 2,680
Minimum entry-level
wage
26,339 36,274 25,414 33,051 40,078 36,210 38,526 31,392 40,580 20,837 30,532 31,200 28,000 39,644 40,872 24,018 28,238 33,491 27,000 25,792 36,796 26,686 29,619 32,760 19,469 26,361 31,253 24,024 20,200 48,339 30,770 33,524 30,202 26,500 29,100 21,840 28,676 32,947 37,485 24,024
Maximum wage
39,159 51,042 39,634 46,675 65,672 38,438 57,810 38,368 52,949 25,378 31,908 31,200 34,382 56,012 41,976 37,460 28,238 53,264 32,000 33,862 46,040 44,558 45,053 34,420 19,469 32,061 34,378 34,944 27,146 48,339 33,010 33,524 31,054 29,922 33,000 44,356 30,751 42,723 58,102 33,852
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
42 42 40 43 40 42 42 42 40 40 42 40 40 43 42 42 42 40 40 48 42 53 40 42 40 42 42 42 43 40 40 42 40 40 42 43 42 40 43 42
Number of full-time employees
3 6 4 5 3 6 4 1 3 4 3 2 1 3 7 5 2 2 1 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 1 4 3 3 5 3 2
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Sergeant, Police Department
Public Safety
Group
F
Jurisdiction
Lyons city Manchester city McRae city Metter city Montezuma city Nashville city Palmetto city Pelham city Port Wentworth city Ringgold city Rossville city Senoia city Summerville city Temple city Thunderbolt town Unadilla city Washington city West Point city Abbeville city Bowdon city Brooklet city Buchanan city Butler city Clarkesville city Claxton city Emerson city Gordon city Grantville city Gray city Hahira city Hiram city Hoschton city Ivey city Lavonia city Maysville town Meigs city Mount Zion city Pine Mountain town Porterdale town Reynolds city
2006 Population
4,415 3,851 4,188 4,305 3,973 4,814 4,848 3,929 3,378 2,743 3,476 2,984 4,967 4,050 2,547 2,919 4,118 3,352 2,563 1,986 1,222 1,001 1,822 1,602 2,386 1,332 2,094 2,550 2,199 2,077 1,896 1,514 1,071 2,012 1,591 1,097 1,513 1,258 1,728 1,016
Minimum entry-level
wage
25,334 21,413 31,662 29,593 27,288 23,500 29,141 26,686 31,824 33,946 30,030 31,980 29,598 33,786 22,000 26,000 26,819 33,313 19,656 23,977 23,000 26,208 31,304 27,000 21,216 35,381 32,261 23,338 21,694 28,501 28,000 31,000 31,054 29,120 31,000 18,782 29,986 29,700 24,960 22,464
Maximum wage
30,489 28,113 33,249 45,252 40,657 37,320 36,275 26,686 40,685 33,946 30,030 38,376 35,360 33,786 26,500 27,040 29,604 40,154 19,656 28,501 26,000 30,576 31,304 31,500 39,998 35,381 32,261 23,338 29,120 28,501 35,000 55,000 31,054 35,360 31,000 18,782 29,986 29,700 33,280 34,944
Wage reported as
Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Annual Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
42 40 43 42 40 42 40 40 40 40 42 41 40 42 42 40 45 44 42 40 42 42 40 48 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 42 40 40 40 43 42 40 40 48
Number of full-time employees
3 2 2 1 2 4 1 2 5 1 2 2 3 2 1 3 1 5 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1
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Public Safety
Sergeant, Police Department
Group
G H
Jurisdiction
Sardis city Sparta city Springfield city Tennille city Tunnel Hill city Union Point city Warrenton city Willacoochee city Winterville city Wrens city Zebulon city Ball Ground city Blairsville city Franklin city Greenville city Helen city Hiawassee city McIntyre town Whitesburg city Pendergrass town
2006 Population
1,194 1,325 2,058 1,468 1,089 1,599 1,973 1,508 1,065 2,261 1,225 894 705 880 939 734 836 709 586 491
Minimum entry-level
wage
18,000 24,484 34,632 24,000 26,520 31,340 29,025 31,340 31,200 23,442 27,000 36,894 28,257 26,208 20,800 30,160 33,415 31,524 24,960 30,576
Maximum wage
23,239 26,832 34,632 27,500 26,520 31,340 29,025 31,340 31,200 33,114 30,000 41,366 42,997 33,219 23,753 31,200 35,080 31,524 24,960 33,437
Wage reported as
Annual Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Hourly Hourly
Number of scheduled
hours
43 43 40 42 40 42 42 42 40 40 42 43 40 42 40 40 40 48 40 42
Number of full-time employees
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1
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