How much does a Police Chief make in Columbus, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Chief in Columbus, GA is $108,265. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,302 to $114,905, with most professionals earning between $96,874 and $120,951.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Police Chief in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Chief in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Police Chief ranges from $102,302 to $114,905 with the average base salary of $108,265. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,302 to $114,905 with the average total cash compensation of $108,265.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,265 $102,302 - $114,905
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $108,265 $102,302 - $114,905
* 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, GA
CITY, STATE Auburn, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,492 - $113,995 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,668 - $116,439 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,904 - $115,581 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Montgomery, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,730 - $115,386 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,571 - $111,838 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,730 - $115,386 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Chief of Police LOCATION Columbus, GA MINIMUM SALARY $93,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $119,600
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Columbus, GA MINIMUM SALARY $92,991 MAXIMUM SALARY $119,527
JOB TITLE Assistant Chief of Police LOCATION Columbus, GA MINIMUM SALARY $102,302 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,905
JOB TITLE Deputy Chief Of Police LOCATION Columbus, GA MINIMUM SALARY $105,181 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,196
JOB TITLE Deputy Police Chief LOCATION Columbus, GA MINIMUM SALARY $99,969 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,562
JOB TITLE Police Lieutenant LOCATION Columbus, GA MINIMUM SALARY $82,279 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,174
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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