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Software Developer Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$114,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.85/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
44,790
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,976 #42 of 50

Software Developer pay in Ohio, explained

Software developers in Ohio earn a median of $114,090 per year ($54.85 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $77,790, while the most experienced software developers reach about $168,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $114,090 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $114,090 is worth about $122,976 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #42 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,790
$37.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$114,090
$54.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,400
$80.96/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $114,090 $122,976
Pennsylvania $126,550 $129,699 −$12,460
Michigan $125,570 $130,507 −$11,480
West Virginia $121,000 $135,200 −$6,910
Kentucky $109,010 $120,909 +$5,080
Indiana $105,920 $113,491 +$8,170

Software Developer in Ohio: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Ohio?

Software developers in Ohio earn a median of $114,090 per year ($54.85 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Ohio pay software developers well?

At $114,090, Ohio pays 16% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 44,790 work in the state.

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