General and Operations Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $208,490 or more. The middle half of general and operations managers in Columbus earn between $56,590 and $134,870.
- $43K10th
- $57K25th
- $82KMedian
- $135K75th
- $208K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,020 | $9,168 | $52.89 |
| Median | $82,330 | $6,861 | $39.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,590 | $4,716 | $27.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,870 | $11,239 | $64.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General and Operations Managers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
General and operations managers in Columbus earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($132,660) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($134,940). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $105,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $110,020 | $82,330 | $43,430 | $208,490 | 2,140 |
| Georgia | $132,660 | $103,730 | $47,440 | $237,460 | 111,060 |
| United States | $134,940 | $105,770 | $50,090 | $253,390 | 3,503,020 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General and Operations Managers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $110,020, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $81,488 a year, or $6,791 a month and $3,134 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $81,737 | $6,811 |
| Working in GA | $81,488 | $6,791 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for general and operations 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 $110,020 buys what about $123,208 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 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
General and Operations Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 10th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($141,560).
- Atlanta$141,560
- Gainesville$121,050
- Augusta$120,960
- Hinesville$119,840
- Rome$114,860
- Dalton$114,620
- Warner Robins$112,850
- Savannah$112,770
- Macon$111,470
- Columbus$110,020
Highest-paying cities for general and operations managers
Trenton, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($216,150).
- Trenton, NJ$216,150
- San Jose, CA$190,310
- New York, NY$189,200
- Bridgeport, CT$181,760
- Boulder, CO$180,640
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General and Operations Managers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do general and operations managers make an hour in Columbus?
$52.90 an hour on average, and $39.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general and operations managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general and operations managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $81,488 a year ($6,791 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,020.
Do general and operations managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($134,940).
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 11-1021; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). 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 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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