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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Electrician Salary After Tax in Athens

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท GA ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 0.95

Electrician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$48,000

Take-home:

$37,971

$3,164/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$60,000

Take-home:

$46,954

$3,913/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$80,000

Take-home:

$60,274

$5,023/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $60,000

Gross Salary$60,000
Federal Tax(8.6%)โ€“$5,162
GA State Taxโ€“$3,294
Social Securityโ€“$3,720
Medicareโ€“$870
Annual Take-Home$46,954
$3,913Monthly
$1,806Bi-Weekly
21.74%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Athens

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)29.4% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,150/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,450/mo

COL Index

0.95

Comfortable Rent Max

$978/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,913 ($46,956/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,957

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,174

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$783

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$23,478

Wants / year

$14,087

Savings / year

$9,391

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Athens?

The median Electrician salary in Athens (GA) is $60,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $48,000 and the 75th percentile is $80,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Athens?

At the median salary of $60,000, a Electrician in GA takes home approximately $46,954 per year ($3,913/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 21.74%.

Can a Electrician afford rent in Athens?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Athens is $1,150/month. On the median Electrician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 29.4%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($978/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Electrician salaries in Athens?

Athens has a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (1.00 = national average). Athens is 5% cheaper than the US average, so the Electrician salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.