General Contractor License Cost in Georgia
In Georgia, documented General Contractor license fees total $200 — application $200. Always confirm the current schedule with Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
General Contractor license cost — Georgia at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | $200 |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | $200 |
| BLS median annual wage | $114,990 (construction managers) |
Official source: Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for construction managers is $114,990.The BLS median annual wage for construction managers is $114,990. Documented General Contractor fees in Georgia are $200 — about 0.2% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a General Contractor license cost in Georgia?
Documented fees in Georgia total $200: application $200. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Georgia?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does General Contractor training cost in Georgia?
Training-hour requirements for Georgia are not published here — ask Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a General Contractor license in Georgia worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for construction managers is $114,990, so documented fees are roughly 0.2% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your General Contractor licensing in Georgia
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (SLBRGC) and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).