Average Software Engineer Salary in Ohio

Technology · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Software Engineer in Ohio earns $127,500 per year, which is below the national average of $132,270. This translates to approximately $61.30 per hour, $4,904 biweekly, or $10,625 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$95,600	$45.96
Average (50th)	$127,500	$61.30
Experienced (75th)	$146,600	$70.49
Top Earners (90th)	$165,800	$79.71

Software Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$137,700	$11,475/mo
Cleveland	$130,000	$10,833/mo
Cincinnati	$125,000	$10,417/mo
Dayton	$121,100	$10,092/mo
Toledo	$118,600	$9,883/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Technology
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	25% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Software Engineers in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for technology professionals.

Calculate Your Ohio Take-Home Pay

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