What Columbus PD pays
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$122,803
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 1 of 10 Columbus Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Columbus PD
Police Officer - Certified Lateral
Varies by position, OHCloses Aug 25, 2027$37.47/hrstartingPolice Officer - EXAM
Varies by position, OHCloses Jul 31, 2027$37.47/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Lateral experience required3 years
- Tattoo policyNo visible tattoos on the head, neck, or hands. No tattoos (visible or not visible) that depict obscene or gang-related images or extremist or otherwise offensive images.
How Columbus PD compares nearby
All 87 Columbus Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Columbus | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus PD | Hiring | $77,938 | — | None | |
| Brice PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Franklin Township PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Grove City PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Harrisburg PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Hilliard PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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