First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay in Georgia
$42,510avg. a year
$20.44 an hour · 48,420 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Georgia earn an average of $42,510 a year. That is $3,670 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $46,180. The best-paying metro area is Savannah, GA at $45,380.
$38,600Median pay
$20.44Average hourly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#38Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
12,180 jobs
Savannah, GA
$45,380
$21.82 an hour
22,520 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$43,940
$21.13 an hour
328,580 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$43,730
$21.02 an hour
4630 jobs
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
$43,130
$20.74 an hour
5870 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$42,120
$20.25 an hour
6490 jobs
Rome, GA
$42,060
$20.22 an hour
71,140 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$41,080
$19.75 an hour
82,360 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$41,040
$19.73 an hour
9910 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$40,590
$19.51 an hour
10980 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$40,090
$19.27 an hour
11300 jobs
Hinesville, GA
$39,350
$18.92 an hour
12490 jobs
Dalton, GA
$39,190
$18.84 an hour
131,440 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$39,170
$18.83 an hour
14700 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$39,090
$18.79 an hour
15590 jobs
Albany, GA
$38,140
$18.34 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,180 | $22.20 |
| Georgia | $42,510 | $20.44 |
| Florida | $46,600 | $22.40 |
| North Carolina | $46,550 | $22.38 |
| Tennessee | $44,720 | $21.50 |
| South Carolina | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| Alabama | $40,620 | $19.53 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Chefs and Head Cooks$70,450
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,290
- Waiters and Waitresses$26,610
- Cooks, Restaurant$34,430
- Food Preparation Workers$33,970
- Bartenders$30,330
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make in Georgia?
The average is $42,510 a year, and the median is $38,600. That is $3,670 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $46,180.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$20.44 an hour on average; the median is $18.56.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Savannah, GA ($45,380), followed by Chattanooga, TN-GA ($43,940). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Albany, GA ($38,140).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #38 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 35-1012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.