Sales Development Representative salary in Savannah, GA
Savannah is a lower-cost market for sales development representatives: the median of $61,510 a year1 is 18.3% below the Georgia statewide median of $75,280, and 12.1% below the US median of $69,990. Among US areas it comes in at #193 of 520. BLS counts about 1,280 people in this job here, 3% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Savannah, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Savannah against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $34,330 | $61,510 | $134,480 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $36,490 | $75,280 | $158,520 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Savannah earns $42,670–$90,210. The top tenth earns $134,480 or more, 3.9 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 3.9 times. The mean ($72,370) is 18% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $47,540 wide, against $55,400 across Georgia and $52,810 nationally: employers in Savannah pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,330 | $2,861 | $16.50 | $44,297 |
| 25th percentile | $42,670 | $3,556 | $20.51 | $55,058 |
| Median | $61,510 | $5,126 | $29.57 | $79,368 |
| 75th percentile | $90,210 | $7,518 | $43.37 | $116,400 |
| 90th percentile | $134,480 | $11,207 | $64.65 | $173,523 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $28,700 over the median, the 25th only $18,840 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $37,032 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Savannah, and the Georgia statewide median of $75,280 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Savannah
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $17,858 to the $61,510 median and brings it to $79,368 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Savannah
Of the 17 roles we track in Savannah, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between recruiters ($62,690) and payroll specialists ($61,080). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,930.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Manager | +2.0% | 1,490 | |
| Recruiter | +1.9% | 1,050 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 1,280 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -0.7% | 200 | |
| Paralegal | -1.9% | 610 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #12 of the 17 roles we track in Savannah (-12.1%), between marketing specialists (-10.0%) and HR assistants (-13.5%). The typical role here is at -9.7%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Sales development representatives hold 7.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Savannah, 9.2% across Georgia and 7.9% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $48,120 in the East Georgia nonmetro area to $78,950 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $30,830 a year. The one area in Georgia with more sales development representatives, Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA ($78,950), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Savannah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +28.4% | 33,900 | |
| Albany, GA | +17.1% | 510 | |
| Savannah, GA | this area | 1,280 | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -1.5% | 660 | |
| Warner Robins, GA | -1.8% | 330 | |
| Dalton, GA | -3.3% | 300 | |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | -4.7% | 600 |
Savannah against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Savannah is #119 of 518 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Georgia, Richmond and Jacksonville pay just above Savannah and Lake Havasu City-Kingman and La Crosse-Onalaska just below. All four are within $80 a year of the median in Savannah. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Savannah | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | +13.7% | 1,240 | jobs | |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | +8.8% | 1,240 | jobs | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | +5.6% | 1,240 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, FL | +0.1% | 7,700 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | +0.0% | 5,710 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | this area | 1,280 | ||
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | -0.1% | 360 | pay | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | -0.1% | 620 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Savannah, GA?
About $79,368 a year at the median, or $6,614 a month: $61,510 in pay plus about $17,858 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do sales development representatives earn in Savannah?
The median was $61,510 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,330, the 90th $134,480, and the middle half earned $42,670 to $90,210.
Is Savannah cheaper than the rest of Georgia for sales development representatives?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $61,510 against $75,280 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Albany at $72,020, the next down Columbus at $60,560.
How many sales development representatives work in Savannah?
BLS counts about 1,280 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Georgia total of 46,960. Only Atlanta-Sandy Springs has more in Georgia.
Does a sales development representative cost more than a payroll specialist in Savannah?
Yes: $430 a year more at the median. The medians are $61,510 and $61,080.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.