salary$121,420 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,240per year
Jobs in the area9,900people work this job
Can a software developer afford Cincinnati?
Cheap. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 13.6% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a software developer in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $121,420 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $78,790 and $172,240.
Can a software developer afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 13.6% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.