Software Designer Salary in Cleveland, OH

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How much does a Software Designer make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Designer in Cleveland, OH is $152,283. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $124,886 to a high of $183,290, with most professionals earning between $137,943 and $168,513.

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Average Salary Range for Software Designer in Cleveland, OH

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Software Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Designer in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Software Designer ranges from $137,943 to $168,513 with the average base salary of $152,283. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,467 to $183,144 with the average total cash compensation of $161,360.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $152,283 $137,943 - $168,513
Bonus $9,077 $5,524 - $14,630
Total Pay $161,360 $143,467 - $183,144
* 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 Designer Salary Near Cleveland, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,829 - $168,375 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,943 - $168,513 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,356 - $166,575 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,640 - $166,921 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,912 - $164,810 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,912 - $164,810 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

Cleveland, Ohio  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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