Software Engineer salary in Cleveland, OH
Based on 678 certified H-1B filings in the Cleveland, OH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Strongsville, Mayfield Heights, Brooklyn, Mentor, Solon.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,430 |
| 25th | $93,226 |
| 50th (median) | $111,510 |
| 75th | $130,832 |
| 90th | $147,963 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,000 | $72,000 | $96,700 | 868 |
| FY2021 | $89,960 | $72,000 | $103,355 | 709 |
| FY2022 | $101,200 | $89,960 | $120,000 | 614 |
| FY2023 | $104,270 | $87,200 | $121,368 | 459 |
| FY2024 | $110,231 | $93,683 | $128,794 | 430 |
| FY2025 | $117,309 | $94,000 | $130,000 | 377 |
| FY2026 | $111,509 | $92,206 | $130,832 | 301 |
Cost of living
Cleveland's median Software Engineer salary of $111,510 is worth about $118,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Cleveland = 93.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Cleveland, OH area earned a median of $111,310 in May 2025 (8,460 employed). The H-1B median here is $111,510, 0% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | $128,794 | 92 |
| CGI | $121,251 | 28 |
| Deloitte | $130,832 | 22 |
| Steris | $112,250 | 20 |
| Rockwell Automation | $144,004 | 19 |
| Capgemini America | $114,683 | 17 |
| Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | $150,385 | 14 |
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | $114,173 | 12 |
| The PNC Financial Services Group | $132,325 | 11 |
| Great Lakes Cheese | $105,355 | 10 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,442 | 74 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $94,000 | 231 |
| Senior · Level III | $115,085 | 156 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,832 | 177 |
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 | $75,442 | $75,442 | 74 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,206 | $94,000 | 231 |
| Senior · Level III | $111,509 | $115,085 | 156 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,832 | $130,832 | 177 |
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.