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Software Engineer Salary in Cincinnati, Ohio

The median software engineer salary in Cincinnati, OH is $111,780 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 0.0% above the Ohio state average.

City Median
$111,780
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-12,420
Cost of Living
90%

Software Engineer Salary in Cincinnati by Experience

In Cincinnati, an entry-level software engineer earns around $70,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$70,200
$-7,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$112,500
$-12,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$166,500
$-18,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Cincinnati, OH

Percentile Cincinnati
10th Percentile $67,140
25th Percentile $88,380
Median (50th) $111,780
75th Percentile $142,380
90th Percentile $178,722

Software Engineer Salary in Other Ohio Cities

Columbus, OH
$117,990
Pop. 905,748
Cleveland, OH
$106,812
Pop. 372,624
Akron, OH
$104,328
Pop. 190,469
Toledo, OH
$101,844
Pop. 270,871

How to Become a Software Engineer in Cincinnati

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Cincinnati and the surrounding Ohio area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Cincinnati may vary based on local industry and population growth.