Salaries in Ohio.
3 metro areas. 3445 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 0.92x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$335,000
Principal AI Research Scientist
Median Role
$297,000
Chief Strategy Officer
Entry Level
$285,000
CTO
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
Ohio has 3 major metro areas tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 0.92x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Principal AI Research Scientist at $335,000 in Columbus. The median role pays $297,000.
Metro areas in Ohio
Top 30 salaries in Ohio
Tax considerations in Ohio
Ohio's income tax tops out around 3.5%, and Columbus adds a city income tax of 2.5%. The combined rate is moderate, but the city tax applies to all who work within city limits.
Ohio's income tax tops out around 3.5%. Cincinnati adds an earnings tax of 1.8%. The combined rate is moderate and the very low cost of living offsets it significantly.
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