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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Ohio
- Cincinnati$104,090
- Dayton$95,210
- Cleveland$93,510
- Toledo$90,340
- Akron$89,480
- Columbus$88,220
- Canton$85,600
- Youngstown$79,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $104,090 | $101,640 | $78,630 | $77,756 | 95 |
| Dayton | $95,210 | $96,350 | $65,510 | $71,247 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $93,510 | $79,290 | $61,820 | $70,140 | 94 |
| Toledo | $90,340 | $79,770 | $71,650 | $68,077 | 91 |
| Akron | $89,480 | $78,070 | $61,280 | $67,517 | 93 |
| Columbus | $88,220 | $80,910 | $62,960 | $66,696 | 95 |
| Canton | $85,600 | $96,750 | $70,300 | $64,991 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $79,400 | $73,440 | $59,290 | $60,763 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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