Parts Salespersons pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,190 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Columbus earn between $26,660 and $44,560.
- $23K10th
- $27K25th
- $34KMedian
- $45K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,380 | $3,032 | $17.49 |
| Median | $34,370 | $2,864 | $16.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,660 | $2,222 | $12.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Columbus earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($42,310) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $36,380 | $34,370 | $23,400 | $55,190 | 220 |
| Georgia | $42,310 | $36,970 | $26,810 | $63,820 | 9,760 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $36,380, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $30,344 a year, or $2,529 a month and $1,167 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 GA | $30,344 | $2,529 |
| Working in AL | $29,942 | $2,495 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for parts salespersons? 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 $36,380 buys what about $40,741 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 14th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($45,660).
- Gainesville$45,660
- Savannah$45,100
- Atlanta$43,800
- Brunswick$43,400
- Hinesville$41,790
- Dalton$40,410
- Athens$39,760
- Albany$39,400
- Macon$39,390
- Columbus$36,380
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Columbus: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Columbus?
$17.49 an hour on average, and $16.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Columbus?
About $30,344 a year ($2,529 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,380.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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