Software Analyst Salary in Columbus, OH

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Analyst in Columbus, OH is $129,130. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,532 to $141,909, with most professionals earning between $106,972 and $153,543.

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What is a Software Analyst?

In a software development team, a Software Analyst is the person who studies the software application domain, prepares software requirements, and specification (Software Requirements Specification) documents. The Software Analyst is the seam between the software users and the software developers. They convey the demands of software users to the developers....

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Average Salary Range for Software Analyst in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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141909
129130

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
122096
150805
135634
What is the average salary for Software Analyst in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Analyst in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Software Analyst ranges from $117,532 to $141,909 with the average base salary of $129,130. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,096 to $150,805 with the average total cash compensation of $135,634.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $129,130 $117,532 - $141,909
Bonus $6,504 $4,564 - $8,896
Total Pay $135,634 $122,096 - $150,805
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Analyst Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,807 - $141,034 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,426 - $135,744 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,217 - $133,077 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,540 - $139,504 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,820 - $141,049 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,846 - $135,044 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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