Leave Specialist Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Leave Specialist make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Leave Specialist in Columbus, OH is $61,903. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,116 to a high of $81,087, with most professionals earning between $54,163 and $71,945.

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Assists in developing policies and conducting FMLA, STD, W/C and other related leave training for managers and supervisors, and also assists in defining and developing the process for the city's FMLA, STD & W/C program within the scope and intent of those policies.

December 22, 2022

Manage the Leaves of Absence programs including short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, ADAAA, Workers compensation, personal and USERRA military, state sponsored FLA, and other Leave of Absence related legislation and policies.

January 13, 2023

Provides information and support training to associates and leaders related to the Leave of Absence/ADA processes and employee payroll programs, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the various types of programs and processes available.

April 17, 2023

Maintains an in-depth understanding of CUNY rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies, and applies these to his/her areas of responsibility.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Leave Specialist in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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54163

71945

61903

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55288

74618

63360

What is the average salary for Leave Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Leave Specialist in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Leave Specialist ranges from $54,163 to $71,945 with the average base salary of $61,903. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,288 to $74,618 with the average total cash compensation of $63,360.

View Average Salary for Leave Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,903	$54,163 - $71,945
Bonus	$1,457	$1,125 - $2,673
Total Pay	$63,360	$55,288 - $74,618

* 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.

Leave Specialist Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,825 - $71,495	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,365 - $69,556	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,019 - $67,769	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,035 - $70,446	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,507 - $71,073	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,067 - $69,161	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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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 metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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