salary$111,310 a year$54 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,570per year
Jobs in the area8,460people work this job
Can a software developer afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 13.8% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a software developer in the Cleveland, OH area is $111,310 a year ($54 an hour). Most earn between $78,860 and $167,570.
Can a software developer afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 13.8% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.