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Columbus Division of Police pay scale Limited dataPolice Recruit / Police Officer · Columbus
A police recruit / police officer with Columbus Division of Police starts at $74,227 and reaches $113,706 at top step (2025).
Base pay only. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
Key figures
- Academy pay
- $74,227
- Starting pay
- $74,227
- After probation
- Not in our data
- Top step
- $113,706
- Years to top
- 4 years
Annual figures as published by the City alongside hourly rates (about 2,080 hours).
Police Recruit / Police Officer step table
| Step | Years | Published rate | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-12 months | — | $74,227 | $74,227 |
| 12 months | — | $77,710 | $77,710 |
| 24 months | — | $81,469 | $81,469 |
| 36 months | — | $98,446 | $98,446 |
| E-Step (48 months) | — | $113,706 | $113,706 |
Notes
The City labels these rates its 2025 pay scale. Recruits start at $35.69 per hour and reach the top E-Step rate after 48 months. The 36-month rate is the hiring rate for lateral officers with five or more years of service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a Columbus Division of Police police recruit / police officer?
Base pay starts at $74,227 a year under the 2025 schedule, before overtime and incentives. Annual figures as published by the City alongside hourly rates (about 2,080 hours).
How much does a Columbus Division of Police police recruit / police officer make at top step?
Top-step base pay is $113,706 a year, reached after about 4 years on the schedule. Longevity, overtime and incentive pay are extra.
Are Columbus Division of Police recruits paid during the academy?
Yes. The official source gives academy pay of $74,227 a year.
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