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Software Developer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$54.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,671/year ($7,223/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $114,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $168,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 44,790 Software Developer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Software Developer salary of $114,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,671 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $114,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,270 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,728 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,421 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,671 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Ohio?
- The median Software Developer salary in Ohio is $114,090 per year ($54.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,200 and $135,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $114,090, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $86,671 per year ($7,223 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 44,790 Software Developer jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.