The Columbus Division of Police offers an attractive wage and benefit package that is competitive with private business and other major police departments.
| Time | 0–12 Months | 12 Months | 24 Months | 36 Months | 48 Months |
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| Salary | $57,220.80 | $60,028.80 | $63,065.80 | $75,296.00 | $87,609.60 |
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Pay Steps
Starting pay as a Recruit: $57,220.80 ($27.51 per hour)
Annual pay increases for first four years:
A-Step: 0 - 12 months
$27.51 / hourly
$57,220.80 / annually | B-Step: 12 - 24 months
$28.86 / hourly
$60,028.80 / annually |
C-Step: 24 - 36 months
$30.32 / hourly
$63,065.80 / annually | D-Step: 36 - 48 months
$36.20 / hourly
$75,296.00 / annually |
E-Step: Over 48 months
$42.12 / hourly
$87,609.60 / annually | NOTE: Promotional Opportunities are available. |
Special Duty—Officers have the option of earning extra money by providing security and/or traffic control for private companies (outside of their duty hours) at the rate of $51.00/hour.
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