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Software Developers average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$123,630
- Cincinnati$122,700
- Lima$119,820
- Cleveland$119,610
- Dayton$119,200
- Sandusky$117,220
- Springfield$115,850
- Akron$114,800
- Toledo$114,110
- Canton$113,260
- Youngstown$113,200
- Mansfield$108,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $123,630 | $122,340 | $100,010 | $89,712 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $122,700 | $121,420 | $95,600 | $89,984 | 95 |
| Lima | $119,820 | $114,600 | $91,560 | $88,466 | 90 |
| Cleveland | $119,610 | $111,310 | $98,370 | $87,131 | 94 |
| Dayton | $119,200 | $106,910 | $90,020 | $86,864 | 93 |
| Sandusky | $117,220 | $108,250 | $93,750 | $87,041 | 89 |
| Springfield | $115,850 | $118,150 | $94,380 | $84,799 | 90 |
| Akron | $114,800 | $105,430 | $85,270 | $84,000 | 93 |
| Toledo | $114,110 | $104,360 | $84,560 | $83,551 | 91 |
| Canton | $113,260 | $105,500 | $83,200 | $82,998 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $113,200 | $107,990 | $82,880 | $82,675 | 87 |
| Mansfield | $108,080 | $99,560 | $73,470 | $79,896 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); 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 15-1252.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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