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Financial Managers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$145,630

Mean: $164,700

~$113,591 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$70.02

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$7,178/mo

Savings rate

74%

Financial Managers salary in Columbus, OH — median $145,630/year, range $112,880-$186,610

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$112,880

Median

$145,630

75th %

$186,610

Median is in the 44th percentile of the typical range

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About Financial Managers salaries in Columbus, OH

The median annual wage for financial managers working in Columbus, OH, sits at $145,630, per BLS survey data. It runs 7% above the national median of $135,850 for this occupation — pay here is notably stronger than the U.S. average. The middle 50% land between $112,880 and $186,610 — a 73,730 range that reflects differences in seniority, employer type, and specialization. The average (mean) of $164,700 comes in higher than the median, which usually means a share of high earners is pulling the average up. The catch: Columbus is roughly in line with the national cost of living (cost index 100 against a 100 baseline), so that headline number buys less than it would elsewhere. On an hourly basis that is about $70.02, useful for comparing contract or part-time offers.

For context, the national median for financial managers across all U.S. metros in our data is $135,850.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 16% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

16% growth. Companies are dealing with more complex regulation, global supply chain risk, and volatile markets — they need people who can actually manage the money, not just report on it. Tech and healthcare companies are paying the most.

Worth knowing: The CFO track often starts with a CPA or CFA plus an MBA. Financial managers who can speak data science (SQL, Python, BI tools) move up faster than those who can't.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a financial managers in Columbus?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $145,630. The average (mean) is $164,700, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a financial managers make per hour in Columbus?

About $70.02/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for financial managers in Columbus?

The middle 50% earn between $112,880 and $186,610. Below $112,880 is typically entry-level; above $186,610 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $145,630 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$145,630$113,591
Monthly$12,136$9,466
Biweekly$5,601$4,369
Weekly$2,801$2,184
Hourly (40h/wk)$70.02$54.61
Hourly (35h/wk)$80.02$62.41
Hourly (30h/wk)$93.35$72.81
Daily (8h)$560$437

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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