Software Developers salary
in Columbus, OH
Software Developers in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $122,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,880 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 7% above the OH statewide median of $114,090. It ranks #171 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,880 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN COLUMBUS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
- Ernst & Young U.S$171,879 · 10 filings
- Path Robotics$170,000 · 7 filings
- Liberty Mutual Technology Group$168,106 · 6 filings
- JPMorgan Chase &$149,600 · 165 filings
- Safelite Group$148,182 · 6 filings
- Cardinal Health$147,668 · 65 filings
- L Brands Service$144,236 · 5 filings
- NetJets Services$143,127 · 14 filings
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance$140,026 · 9 filings
- Abercrombie & Fitch Management$140,026 · 10 filings
- MAST Technology Services$135,000 · 15 filings
- The Huntington National Bank$132,500 · 10 filings
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PAY IN OTHER OH METROS
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-INmedian $121,420
- Cleveland, OHmedian $111,310
- Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $109,580
- Youngstown-Warren, OHmedian $107,990
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHmedian $106,910
- North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)median $106,570
- West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $106,460
- Canton-Massillon, OHmedian $105,500
Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $122,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,880 jobs pay between $100,010 and $140,260. The 10th percentile is $80,130 and the 90th is $170,000.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 7% above the OH statewide median of $114,090. It ranks #171 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Columbus?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Ernst & Young U.S ($171,879), Path Robotics ($170,000), Liberty Mutual Technology Group ($168,106). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.