Software Engineer salary in Cincinnati, OH
Based on 1,680 certified H-1B filings in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Mason, Blue Ash, Erlanger, Milford, Covington.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,139 |
| 25th | $100,547 |
| 50th (median) | $117,595 |
| 75th | $139,027 |
| 90th | $157,615 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,440 | $79,000 | $110,000 | 1,397 |
| FY2021 | $90,000 | $87,194 | $110,490 | 1,095 |
| FY2022 | $101,580 | $86,382 | $123,814 | 1,170 |
| FY2023 | $100,526 | $85,000 | $123,118 | 1,072 |
| FY2024 | $108,888 | $90,813 | $130,000 | 1,008 |
| FY2025 | $115,000 | $95,163 | $137,633 | 978 |
| FY2026 | $119,787 | $100,547 | $139,031 | 702 |
Cost of living
Cincinnati's median Software Engineer salary of $117,595 is worth about $123,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Cincinnati = 95.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Cincinnati, OH area earned a median of $121,420 in May 2025 (9,900 employed). The H-1B median here is $117,595, 3% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Worldpay | $140,060 | 81 |
| Slk America | $95,139 | 72 |
| Deloitte | $135,000 | 65 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $145,000 | 65 |
| The Kroger Company | $137,006 | 62 |
| Capgemini America | $130,428 | 54 |
| Siemens | $130,000 | 39 |
| Cintas | $137,308 | 38 |
| NTT DATA | $156,000 | 37 |
| Elevance Health | $139,027 | 37 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $81,307 | 147 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $100,550 | 803 |
| Senior · Level III | $127,000 | 319 |
| Expert · Level IV | $148,750 | 348 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $77,438 | $81,307 | 147 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $100,547 | $100,550 | 803 |
| Senior · Level III | $119,787 | $127,000 | 319 |
| Expert · Level IV | $139,027 | $148,750 | 348 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.