Salaries in Ohio.
1 metro area. 422 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 0.93x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$297,000
Chief AI Officer
Median Role
$237,000
Head of Applied AI
Entry Level
$206,000
Foundation Model Engineer
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 1 major metro area tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 0.93x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Chief AI Officer at $297,000 in Columbus. The median role pays $237,000.
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.
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