Software Developer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median software developer in the Columbus area earns $122,340 a year ($58.82 an hour), 10% below the U.S. median ($135,980) and 7% above the Ohio median ($114,090). Half of the 9,880 software developers there earn between $100,010 and $140,260.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,130 | $77,790 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $100,010 | $96,200 | $105,210 |
| Median | $122,340 | $114,090 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $140,260 | $135,490 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $170,000 | $168,400 | $214,670 |
| Average | $123,630 | $119,860 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 9,880 | 44,790 | 1,687,890 |
Columbus, OH ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
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Check my paySoftware developer pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $121,420
- Cleveland, OH: $111,310
- San Jose, CA: $213,110
- San Francisco, CA: $186,640
- Seattle, WA: $167,280
- New York, NY: $166,830
- Boston, MA: $166,090
- San Diego, CA: $163,270
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- Software QA Tester: $103,110
- Web Developer: $83,860
- IT Support Specialist: $62,540
- Computer Systems Analyst: $107,230
- Network Administrator: $105,750
- Information Security Analyst: $122,600
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.