First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,940 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Columbus earn between $59,240 and $84,330.
- $50K10th
- $59K25th
- $74KMedian
- $84K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,110 | $6,259 | $36.11 |
| Median | $74,090 | $6,174 | $35.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,240 | $4,937 | $28.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,330 | $7,028 | $40.54 |
*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. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers in Columbus earn about the same as the Ohio average ($73,300) and about the same as the U.S. average ($76,600). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $74,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $75,110 | $74,090 | $49,690 | $101,940 | 3,790 |
| Ohio | $73,300 | $72,160 | $48,320 | $99,960 | 31,980 |
| 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 $75,110, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $58,169 a year, or $4,847 a month and $2,237 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 production and operating workers? 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 $75,110 buys what about $78,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 12 Ohio metro areas for this job; Lima pays the most ($77,900).
- Lima$77,900
- Cincinnati$76,910
- Sandusky$76,550
- Columbus$75,110
- Cleveland$74,540
- Toledo$74,230
- Dayton$71,960
- Akron$71,950
- Canton$71,450
- Springfield$67,960
All First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries in Ohio
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?
$36.11 an hour on average, and $35.62 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 $49,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of production and operating workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $58,169 a year ($4,847 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,110. 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 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, OH (18140). 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). 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 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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