Lodging Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,270 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Columbus earn between $50,070 and $73,430.
- $44K10th
- $50K25th
- $62KMedian
- $73K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,130 | $5,678 | $32.75 |
| Median | $62,030 | $5,169 | $29.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,070 | $4,172 | $24.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,430 | $6,119 | $35.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Columbus earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($72,240) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $68,130 | $62,030 | $43,870 | $104,270 | 50 |
| Georgia | $72,240 | $61,060 | $41,600 | $125,360 | 1,580 |
| United States | $78,740 | $69,250 | $40,070 | $128,880 | 42,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lodging Managers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $68,130, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $54,108 a year, or $4,509 a month and $2,081 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $54,108 | $4,509 |
| Working in AL | $53,901 | $4,492 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for lodging 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 $68,130 buys what about $76,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($77,300).
Highest-paying cities for lodging managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,680).
- Seattle, WA$131,680
- Denver, CO$126,100
- Napa, CA$121,290
- Kahului, HI$120,780
- Honolulu, HI$118,610
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Lodging Managers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Columbus?
$32.76 an hour on average, and $29.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $54,108 a year ($4,509 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,130.
Do lodging managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($78,740).
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 11-9081; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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