Financial Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $217,100 or more. The middle half of financial managers in Columbus earn between $101,100 and $197,070.
- $78K10th
- $101K25th
- $144KMedian
- $197K75th
- $217K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,030 | $12,502 | $72.13 |
| Median | $143,590 | $11,966 | $69.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,100 | $8,425 | $48.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $197,070 | $16,422 | $94.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Managers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Financial managers in Columbus earn about the same as the Indiana average ($153,260) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($186,910). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $166,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $150,030 | $143,590 | $78,340 | $217,100 | 180 |
| Indiana | $153,260 | $135,840 | $80,610 | $234,710 | 12,560 |
| United States | $186,910 | $166,570 | $94,310 | $323,270 | 841,710 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Financial Managers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $150,030, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $106,733 a year, or $8,894 a month and $4,105 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for financial managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $150,030 buys what about $161,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Managers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($162,640).
- Indianapolis$162,640
- Elkhart$158,320
- Columbus$150,030
- Fort Wayne$145,580
- Bloomington$144,880
- Evansville$144,720
- South Bend$144,090
- Kokomo$138,370
- Michigan City$137,680
- Lafayette$135,200
Highest-paying cities for financial managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($273,690).
- San Jose, CA$273,690
- New York, NY$250,570
- San Francisco, CA$244,930
- Bridgeport, CT$225,000
- Boston, MA$221,800
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Financial Managers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do financial managers make an hour in Columbus?
$72.13 an hour on average, and $69.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $106,733 a year ($8,894 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,030. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do financial managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($186,910).
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 11-3031; area Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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