How much does an Executive make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Executive in Columbus, OH is $98,519. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,144 to $113,242, with most professionals earning between $74,878 and $126,647.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Executive in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Executive in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Executive ranges from $86,144 to $113,242 with the average base salary of $98,519. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,297 to $118,068 with the average total cash compensation of $101,313.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,519 $86,144 - $113,242
Bonus $2,795 $2,153 - $4,826
Total Pay $101,313 $88,297 - $118,068
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,613 - $112,544 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,402 - $108,322 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,783 - $106,194 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,684 - $111,323 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,622 - $112,556 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,977 - $107,764 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
See salaries for Executive in locations close to Columbus, OH. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Executive Recruiter LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $84,445 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,868
JOB TITLE Account Executive & Payroll Executive LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $50,412 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,320
JOB TITLE Logistic Executive LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $179,401 MAXIMUM SALARY $229,601
JOB TITLE Exploration Executive LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $331,720 MAXIMUM SALARY $397,660
JOB TITLE Environmental Executive LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $201,290 MAXIMUM SALARY $248,090
JOB TITLE Advertising Executive LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $230,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $285,500
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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