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LCSW salary in Georgia
What LCSW roles are advertised at, and the Georgia factors that change the number.
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How much does a LCSW earn in Georgia?
LCSW roles we recruit across the US are advertised at roughly $62k – $95k, typically $62k entry, $78k mid-career and $95k at senior or supervisory level. In Georgia, where an individual offer lands inside that range is driven by licensure, setting, caseload and local cost of living rather than a state-wide average. Atlanta anchors a strong Southeast market for ABA, community mental health and telepsychiatry.
What changes a LCSW offer in Georgia
- LPC, LCSW and LMFT are licensed by the Composite Board.
- Setting: Community mental health, Integrated primary care, Hospitals price differently for the same credential.
- Caseload cap and billable or productivity target, which decide whether a bonus is real.
- Metro cost of living within the state; a city premium is not the same as a better offer.
- Scarcity: Broad and persistent. Community mental health and substance use providers compete directly with telehealth platforms for the same licensed pool.
Why we do not publish a GA average
We publish what we actually see advertised on roles we recruit. We do not hold a statistically valid state-level survey, so quoting a Georgia average would be guesswork dressed as data. For official state wage estimates, use the federal source and treat it as a floor for negotiation, not a target.
Bureau of Labor Statistics wage dataLast reviewed August 2026.
Live LCSW roles in Georgia
No live LCSW roles in Georgia right now. Tell us your license status and target setting and we will contact you when the next Georgia search opens.
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Hiring LCSWs in Georgia
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Productivity expectation, caseload mix and whether supervision toward licensure is offered decide these searches more than base salary.
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