Managers, All Other pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $193,190 or more. The middle half of other managers in Columbia earn between $90,610 and $164,520.
- $71K10th
- $91K25th
- $130KMedian
- $165K75th
- $193K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $132,120 | $11,010 | $63.52 |
| Median | $129,960 | $10,830 | $62.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,610 | $7,551 | $43.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $164,520 | $13,710 | $79.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Managers, All Other pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Other managers in Columbia earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($135,370) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($153,890). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $141,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $132,120 | $129,960 | $71,080 | $193,190 | 410 |
| South Carolina | $135,370 | $129,960 | $67,300 | $204,910 | 2,210 |
| United States | $153,890 | $141,900 | $74,300 | $238,270 | 622,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Managers, All Other salary after taxes in Columbia
On the average salary of $132,120, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $95,653 a year, or $7,971 a month and $3,679 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for other managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $132,120 buys what about $141,060 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Managers, All Other salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 5th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Hilton Head Island pays the most ($152,350).
- Hilton Head Island$152,350
- Greenville$149,440
- Charleston$139,810
- Sumter$136,180
- Columbia$132,120
- Florence$130,380
- Myrtle Beach$126,150
- Spartanburg$125,620
Highest-paying cities for other managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($235,090).
- San Jose, CA$235,090
- San Francisco, CA$211,720
- Boston, MA$201,040
- Boulder, CO$192,470
- Bridgeport, CT$190,550
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Managers, All Other salary in Columbia: questions
How much do other managers make an hour in Columbia?
$63.52 an hour on average, and $62.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other managers salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other managers take-home pay in Columbia?
About $95,653 a year ($7,971 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $132,120.
Do other managers earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($153,890).
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 11-9199; area Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 0.26, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.26).
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