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 | $58,947.20 | $61,838.40 | $64,958.40 | $77,563.20 | $90,230.40 |
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Pay Steps
Starting pay as a Recruit: $58,947.20 ($28.34 per hour)
Annual pay increases for first four years:
A-Step: 0 - 12 months
$28.34 / hourly
$58,947.20 / annually | B-Step: 12 - 24 months
$29.73 / hourly
$61,838.40 / annually |
C-Step: 24 - 36 months
$31.23 / hourly
$64,958.40 / annually | D-Step: 36 - 48 months
$37.29 / hourly
$77,563.20 / annually |
E-Step: 48 mo. - 9 years
$43.38 / hourly
$90,230.40 / annually | F-Step: 9+ years
$44.68 / hourly
$92,934.40 / annually |
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 $54.00/hour.
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