Management Analyst Salary in Columbus, OH
Management Analysts in the Columbus, OH metro area earn a median $90,010 a year — 12% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $70,459 take-home, or $5,872 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,972
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,581
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,305
- Ohio income tax$1,693
- Take-home pay$70,459
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Columbus? City residents also pay Columbus’s city income tax — about $2,250 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $68,209 ($5,684 a month). Choose “Columbus” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Management Analyst pay by experience in Columbus, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,460 | $30.51 | $52,207 | $4,351 |
| 25th percentile | $77,860 | $37.43 | $62,246 | $5,187 |
| Median (50th) | $90,010 | $43.27 | $70,459 | $5,872 |
| 75th percentile | $122,660 | $58.97 | $92,513 | $7,709 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $146,200 | $70.29 | $107,956 | $8,996 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $90,010 buys in Columbus, OH
Prices in Columbus, OH are 4.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 12% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median management analyst's $70,459 take-home pay has the buying power of $73,803 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Columbus, OH has 1.2× the national concentration of management analyst jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for management analysts, adjusted for cost of living
Columbus, OH ranks #34 of 55 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $135,640 | $97,414 | $89,976 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $126,340 | $97,619 | $87,840 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $136,670 | $94,423 | $85,510 |
| 4 | Austin, TX | $106,600 | $83,823 | $85,476 |
| 5 | Nashville, TN | $102,640 | $81,037 | $84,118 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $126,830 | $90,142 | $82,787 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $99,400 | $74,830 | $82,770 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $117,750 | $86,410 | $82,699 |
| 34 | Columbus, OH | $90,010 | $70,459 | $73,803 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 55 metros →
About the job: management analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +10.1% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Management Analyst salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Cincinnati, OH — $97,360
- Cleveland, OH — $88,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a management analyst make in Columbus, OH?
The median management analyst salary in the Columbus, OH metro area is $90,010 a year, or about $43.27 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $77,860 and $122,660.
What is a management analyst’s take-home pay in Columbus, OH?
On the median $90,010 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $70,459 a year ($5,872 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,693 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Columbus, OH a good place to work as a management analyst?
Pay here is 12% below the national median of $101,860. Local prices are 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $73,803 would in a typical U.S. city. Columbus, OH ranks #34 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a management analyst afford rent in Columbus, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,179 a month ($1,416 for two bedrooms) — 20% of a median management analyst’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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