salary$122,340 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,000per year
Jobs in the area9,880people work this job
Can a software developer afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 15.8% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a software developer in the Columbus, OH area is $122,340 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $80,130 and $170,000.
Can a software developer afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 15.8% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.