What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Army Colonel?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Army Colonel jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Oakland, CA (340.9% above average), followed by Livermore, CA and Brightwood, OR. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Oakland, CA $112,530 $9,377 $2,164 $54.10 Livermore, CA $111,545 $9,295 $2,145 $53.63 Brightwood, OR $106,548 $8,879 $2,049 $51.23 Diamond Springs, CA $103,056 $8,588 $1,981 $49.55 Fairfield, CA $102,885 $8,573 $1,978 $49.46 Watsonville, CA $102,473 $8,539 $1,970 $49.27 Mill Valley, CA $102,322 $8,526 $1,967 $49.19 Tracy, CA $101,386 $8,448 $1,949 $48.74 Pennington County, SD $101,171 $8,430 $1,945 $48.64 Sheldon, MO $99,965 $8,330 $1,922 $48.06

Army Colonel

Army Colonel Salary

Q: How much does an Army Colonel make?

The average annual pay for an army colonel in the United States is $25,522 a year — that works out to approximately $12.27 an hour. The middle 80% of Army Colonels earn between $21,500 (10th percentile) and $30,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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$25,522

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$12.27

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Army Colonel Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$25,522

Columbus

Ohio

$24,651

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How much does an Army Colonel make?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for an Army Colonel in the United States is $25,522 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $12.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $490/week or $2,126/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $31,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Army Colonel salaries currently range between $21,500 (25th percentile) to $30,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $30,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Army Colonel varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Army Colonel in your area makes on average $24,651 per year, or $871 (3.413%) less than the national average annual salary of $25,522. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Army Colonel salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Army Colonel jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Army Colonel Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Army Colonel job is above the national average. Topping the list is Oakland, CA, , with Livermore, CA, and Brightwood, OR, close behind in the second and third positions. Brightwood, OR, beats the national average by $81,026 (317.5%), and Oakland, CA, furthers that trend with another $87,008 (340.9%) above the $25,522 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Army Colonel appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Oakland, CA, and Sheldon, MO, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Army Colonel role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Oakland, CA	$112,530	$9,377	$2,164	$54.10
Livermore, CA	$111,545	$9,295	$2,145	$53.63
Brightwood, OR	$106,548	$8,879	$2,049	$51.23
Diamond Springs, CA	$103,056	$8,588	$1,981	$49.55
Fairfield, CA	$102,885	$8,573	$1,978	$49.46
Watsonville, CA	$102,473	$8,539	$1,970	$49.27
Mill Valley, CA	$102,322	$8,526	$1,967	$49.19
Tracy, CA	$101,386	$8,448	$1,949	$48.74
Pennington County, SD	$101,171	$8,430	$1,945	$48.64
Sheldon, MO	$99,965	$8,330	$1,922	$48.06

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Army Colonel Jobs in the U.S.

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Infographic detailing Army Colonel salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $25,522 per year or $12.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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