First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,270 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of correctional officers in Columbus earn between $59,460 and $98,200.
- $45K10th
- $59K25th
- $82KMedian
- $98K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,700 | $6,642 | $38.32 |
| Median | $81,740 | $6,812 | $39.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,460 | $4,955 | $28.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,200 | $8,183 | $47.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in Columbus vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of correctional officers in Columbus earn about the same as the Ohio average ($78,400) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($84,380). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $77,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $79,700 | $81,740 | $44,730 | $105,270 | 90 |
| Ohio | $78,400 | $77,570 | $51,770 | $102,810 | 600 |
| United States | $84,380 | $77,970 | $52,330 | $127,780 | 53,380 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $79,700, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $61,157 a year, or $5,096 a month and $2,352 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Columbus a good place for first-line supervisors of correctional officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $79,700 buys what about $83,483 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 3 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($83,480).
- Cleveland$83,480
- Columbus$79,700
- Cincinnati$74,560
All First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of correctional officers
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($139,330).
- Sacramento, CA$139,330
- San Luis Obispo, CA$135,670
- Fresno, CA$132,160
- Riverside, CA$130,630
- San Francisco, CA$127,650
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make an hour in Columbus?
$38.32 an hour on average, and $39.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of correctional officers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $61,157 a year ($5,096 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,700. Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of correctional officers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($84,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1011; area Columbus, OH (18140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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