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Software engineer salary in Columbus, OH, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in Columbus, OH?

Average base salary

$122,398
9%
below national average
Average $122,398
Low $69,728
High $214,852

The average salary for a software engineer is $122,398 per year in Columbus, OH and $5,000 cash bonus per year.191 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Columbus, OH

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Software Engineer
PNC Financial Services Group3.5out of 5 stars.
Columbus, OH
$75,000 - $125,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Columbus, OH

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UKG
 
$284,350per year
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Indeed
 
$284,000per year
Meta
 
$260,000per year
Meta
 
$258,292per year
Coinbase
 
$163,401per year
Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$161,200per year

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Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Columbus, OH

  1. Columbus, OH
    $122,398 per year
  2. London, OH
    $121,296 per year
  3. Mason, OH
    $118,999 per year
  4. Beavercreek, OH
    $118,075 per year
  5. Dayton, OH
    $110,342 per year

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Columbus, OH?

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Average $61,797 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $58,709 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $159,060 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $29.42 per hour