Management Analysts pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,660 or more. The middle half of management analysts in Columbus earn between $71,070 and $104,510.
- $58K10th
- $71K25th
- $83KMedian
- $105K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,260 | $7,605 | $43.88 |
| Median | $83,390 | $6,949 | $40.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,070 | $5,922 | $34.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,510 | $8,709 | $50.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Management Analysts pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Management analysts in Columbus earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($110,340) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($113,790). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $101,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $91,260 | $83,390 | $57,670 | $129,660 | 660 |
| Georgia | $110,340 | $99,600 | $61,010 | $172,850 | 38,390 |
| United States | $113,790 | $101,860 | $60,640 | $171,640 | 898,280 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Management Analysts salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $91,260, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $69,226 a year, or $5,769 a month and $2,663 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 AL | $69,271 | $5,773 |
| Working in GA | $69,226 | $5,769 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for management analysts? 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 $91,260 buys what about $102,199 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Management Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 8th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($110,990).
- Atlanta$110,990
- Dalton$106,630
- Warner Robins$100,490
- Augusta$96,260
- Albany$95,110
- Rome$94,720
- Macon$94,180
- Columbus$91,260
- Hinesville$89,060
- Gainesville$83,680
Highest-paying cities for management analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,830).
- San Jose, CA$150,830
- Boston, MA$149,600
- Washington, DC$145,310
- Boulder, CO$143,790
- Kiryas Joel, NY$140,110
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Management Analysts salary in Columbus: questions
How much do management analysts make an hour in Columbus?
$43.87 an hour on average, and $40.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level management analysts salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the management analysts take-home pay in Columbus?
About $69,226 a year ($5,769 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,260.
Do management analysts earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,790).
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 13-1111; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.6%.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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