First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,410 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Columbus earn between $56,090 and $100,060.
- $41K10th
- $56K25th
- $73KMedian
- $100K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,440 | $6,453 | $37.23 |
| Median | $72,580 | $6,048 | $34.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,090 | $4,674 | $26.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,060 | $8,338 | $48.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Columbus earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($73,260) and about the same as the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $77,440 | $72,580 | $40,620 | $121,410 | 650 |
| Georgia | $73,260 | $69,170 | $45,680 | $102,960 | 26,190 |
| United States | $76,600 | $74,450 | $47,130 | $108,750 | 673,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $77,440, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $60,193 a year, or $5,016 a month and $2,315 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $60,193 | $5,016 |
| Working in AL | $60,087 | $5,007 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $77,440 buys what about $86,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($80,930).
- Savannah$80,930
- Augusta$79,680
- Columbus$77,440
- Brunswick$76,860
- Rome$76,230
- Warner Robins$75,250
- Atlanta$74,180
- Gainesville$72,980
- Albany$70,530
- Macon$70,290
All First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Norwich, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,590).
- Norwich, CT$107,590
- Bremerton, WA$106,970
- Baton Rouge, LA$105,960
- Lexington Park, MD$100,730
- Lake Charles, LA$100,470
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make an hour in Columbus?
$37.23 an hour on average, and $34.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of production and operating workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $60,193 a year ($5,016 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,440.
Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($76,600).
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 51-1011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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