Software Developers pay in Columbus
In Columbus (OH), the median pay for software developers is $58.82 an hour ($122,340 a year). About 9,880 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 7% higher than the Ohio median ($114,090).
Pay range for software developers in Columbus (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.53 | $80,130 |
| 25% of workers | $48.08 | $100,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.82 | $122,340 |
| 75% of workers | $67.43 | $140,260 |
| 90% of workers | $81.73 | $170,000 |
Software Developers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus (this page) | $122,340 | 9,880 |
| Cincinnati | $121,420 | 9,900 |
| Springfield | $118,150 | 80 |
| Lima | $114,600 | 140 |
| Cleveland | $111,310 | 8,460 |
| Sandusky | $108,250 | 90 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $107,990 | 260 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $106,910 | 3,910 |
| Canton-Massillon | $105,500 | 480 |
| Akron | $105,430 | 2,240 |
| Toledo | $104,360 | 880 |
| Mansfield | $99,560 | 90 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Columbus (OH)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,540 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $107,230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $105,750 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $129,940 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $81,220 |
| Information Security Analysts | $122,600 |
| Computer Network Architects | $131,260 |
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