salary$106,910 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,180per year
Jobs in the area3,910people work this job
Can a software developer afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 12.8% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a software developer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $106,910 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $77,330 and $170,180.
Can a software developer afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 12.8% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.