Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $114,090 | $142,991 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $54.85 | $68.75 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $122,942.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $128,302 | $92,150 | $169,750 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $121,688 | $87,400 | $161,000 | 88 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Ohio is $114,090, or about $54.85 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Ohio is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Ohio typically earn from $92,150 depending on the city and employer.
With 44,790 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $114,090, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.