Social and Community Service Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,570 or more. The middle half of social and community service managers in Columbus earn between $59,270 and $91,230.
- $52K10th
- $59K25th
- $68KMedian
- $91K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,320 | $6,610 | $38.13 |
| Median | $68,360 | $5,697 | $32.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,270 | $4,939 | $28.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,230 | $7,602 | $43.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Community Service Managers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Social and community service managers in Columbus earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($83,950) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($88,880). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $80,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $79,320 | $68,360 | $51,880 | $122,570 | 130 |
| Georgia | $83,950 | $73,290 | $51,880 | $132,990 | 4,460 |
| United States | $88,880 | $80,390 | $53,150 | $132,260 | 209,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social and Community Service Managers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $79,320, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $61,422 a year, or $5,119 a month and $2,362 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 | $61,422 | $5,119 |
| Working in AL | $61,337 | $5,111 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for social and community service managers? 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 $79,320 buys what about $88,828 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Community Service Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 6th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($89,510).
- Atlanta$89,510
- Augusta$84,030
- Savannah$83,200
- Warner Robins$82,720
- Brunswick$81,680
- Columbus$79,320
- Gainesville$79,180
- Macon$78,040
- Rome$77,030
- Dalton$73,580
All Social and Community Service Managers salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for social and community service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,410).
- Seattle, WA$116,410
- Olympia, WA$112,350
- Boulder, CO$111,800
- Mount Vernon, WA$110,040
- Walla Walla, WA$109,710
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Social and Community Service Managers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do social and community service managers make an hour in Columbus?
$38.14 an hour on average, and $32.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and community service managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and community service managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $61,422 a year ($5,119 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,320.
Do social and community service managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($88,880).
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 11-9151; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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