What Columbia PD pays
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$48,825
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.
Open jobs at Columbia PD
POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE
Columbia, SCContinuous$45,000startingPOLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)
Columbia, SCContinuous$48,825starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
How Columbia PD compares nearby
All 39 Columbia Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Columbia | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia PD | Hiring | $45,000 | — | None | |
| Forest Acres PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Springdale PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Pine Ridge PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| South Congaree PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Richland County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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