Columbus, OH – In 2024, the highest-paid employee in Columbus wasn’t a top administrator, but Officer Adam Banks from the Columbus Division of Police. Banks earned $349,699.44, with an impressive $204,143.15 coming from overtime. His overtime pay alone exceeded that of Police Chief Elaine Bryant, who earned $276,050.84 without any overtime.
Overtime Impact on City Payroll
Around 12% of the city’s near $1 billion payroll went to overtime, with over half of that going to the Department of Public Safety, which includes police and fire services.
Top-Paid Employees in Columbus:
- Adam Banks, Police Officer: $349,699.44 (including $204,143.15 overtime)
- Mysheika Roberts, City Health Commissioner: $294,025.39
- Michael Exline, Police Officer: $277,436.27 (including $142,423.01 overtime)
- Elaine Bryant, Police Chief: $276,050.84
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: Top Earners
Deputies at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office also saw hefty overtime pay, with Deputy Michael Christie earning $390,493.45, including $183,516.75 in overtime.
These figures highlight a growing trend: overtime pay is a major factor in the earnings of many public safety workers in Columbus and Franklin County.
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