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General Contractor License Cost in Georgia 2026: $600 Fees, $60K Salary

Getting a General Contractor license in Georgia costs $600 upfront. At state-adjusted salaries, that pays back in 0.5 months.

General Contractor License in Georgia — Key Numbers

$600
Upfront Cost
$60K
Median Salary (Licensed)
$100
Renewal (every 2 yrs)
0.5 mo
Payback Period

Salary data: BLS OEWS 2024 state estimates. Fees: state licensing board schedules.

General Contractor License Cost Breakdown — Georgia

Exam fee $200
Application fee $200
Initial license fee $200
Total upfront $600
Renewal fee (every 2 yrs) $100
CE hours required per cycle 20 hours
Salary without license (Georgia) $44,640/yr
Salary with license (Georgia) $60,450/yr
5-year net ROI $78K

Licensing body: Georgia Contractors Licensing Board. Verify current fees before applying — schedules change.

General Contractor License in Georgia — What to Know

Georgia contractor licensing varies by trade — general contractors, electricians, and plumbers typically have separate licensing tracks. The $60K median for licensed GCs in Georgia represents experienced contractors managing residential and commercial projects. Licensing allows you to pull permits and take on projects above the state's unlicensed threshold. Many Georgia GCs start with a specific trade license (electrician, HVAC, plumbing) before adding a general contractor license.

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