Couriers and Messengers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,560 or more. The middle half of couriers and messengers in Columbus earn between $24,830 and $38,100.
- $24K10th
- $25K25th
- $33KMedian
- $38K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,350 | $2,779 | $16.03 |
| Median | $32,630 | $2,719 | $15.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,830 | $2,069 | $11.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,100 | $3,175 | $18.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Couriers and Messengers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Couriers and messengers in Columbus earn 16% less than the Georgia average ($39,780) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($40,970). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $39,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $33,350 | $32,630 | $23,920 | $46,560 | 40 |
| Georgia | $39,780 | $39,400 | $29,340 | $47,900 | 2,100 |
| United States | $40,970 | $39,200 | $31,550 | $50,330 | 68,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Couriers and Messengers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $33,350, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $28,061 a year, or $2,338 a month and $1,079 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% 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 | $28,061 | $2,338 |
| Working in AL | $27,647 | $2,304 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for couriers and messengers? 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 $33,350 buys what about $37,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Couriers and Messengers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($41,930).
Highest-paying cities for couriers and messengers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,350).
- San Jose, CA$55,350
- Modesto, CA$51,800
- Napa, CA$50,750
- Seattle, WA$49,400
- San Francisco, CA$48,970
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Couriers and Messengers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do couriers and messengers make an hour in Columbus?
$16.04 an hour on average, and $15.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level couriers and messengers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the couriers and messengers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $28,061 a year ($2,338 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,350.
Do couriers and messengers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,970).
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 43-5021; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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