First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,100 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of security workers in Columbus earn between $47,550 and $63,170.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $63K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,430 | $4,786 | $27.61 |
| Median | $51,470 | $4,289 | $24.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,550 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,170 | $5,264 | $30.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers pay in Columbus vs. Ohio and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of security workers in Columbus earn about the same as the Ohio average ($57,230) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($59,900). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $55,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $57,430 | $51,470 | $39,300 | $80,100 | 530 |
| Ohio | $57,230 | $53,020 | $37,750 | $79,640 | 2,030 |
| United States | $59,900 | $55,940 | $37,300 | $92,260 | 81,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $57,430, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $45,752 a year, or $3,813 a month and $1,760 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 security 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 $57,430 buys what about $60,156 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($51,340). A typical home costs $333,537, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 8 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($59,200).
- Cleveland$59,200
- Cincinnati$58,630
- Columbus$57,430
- Akron$56,090
- Dayton$55,590
- Youngstown$53,400
- Toledo$51,550
- Canton$50,210
All First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of security workers
Kennewick, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($87,760).
- Kennewick, WA$87,760
- Fayetteville, AR$86,220
- Lafayette, IN$85,230
- Florence, SC$78,970
- Chattanooga, TN$78,590
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First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of security workers make an hour in Columbus?
$27.61 an hour on average, and $24.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of security workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of security workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $45,752 a year ($3,813 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,430. 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 security workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,900).
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 33-1091; area Columbus, OH (18140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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