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Data Engineer Salary in Cincinnati, Ohio

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$96,638/ year

Median Data Engineer in Cincinnati, OH

$58,532
10th
$71,380
25th
$96,638
Median
$124,700
75th
$152,134
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$96,638
Total compensation (est.)
$111,134
Bonus range
$4,150 – $17,400
Mean salary
$102,436

How This Compares

Cincinnati, OH median
$96,638
Ohio median
$114,617-15.7%
National median
$112,370-14.0%

Cost of living in Cincinnati is 0% below the national average. Salary of $96,638 here is equivalent to $96,638 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$69,579-28.0%
3-5 years
$87,941-9.0%
6-10 years
$108,235+12.0%
10+ years
$133,360+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$85,041-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$96,638
Enterprise (5,000+)
$114,033+18.0%

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Data Engineer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Columbus, OH$100,009/yr
Cleveland, OH$95,515/yr
Toledo, OH$112,370/yr
Akron, OH$112,370/yr
Dayton, OH$112,370/yr

Related Jobs in Cincinnati

Software Engineer$111,938/yr
Senior Software Engineer$111,938/yr
Frontend Developer$107,405/yr
Backend Developer$111,938/yr
Full Stack Developer$111,938/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$46/hr
Monthly gross$8,053/mo
25th percentile$71,380/yr
75th percentile$124,700/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Ohio Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.5%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Engineer salary in Cincinnati?

The median Data Engineer salary in Cincinnati is $96,638 per year, with a range from $71,380 at the 25th percentile to $124,700 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Data Engineer pay in Cincinnati compare to the national average?

Data Engineer salaries in Cincinnati are 14% below the national median of $112,370. After adjusting for Cincinnati's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $96,638 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Data Engineer salaries in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Data Engineer roles start around $58,532, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $152,134 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Cincinnati a good place for Data Engineer jobs?

Cincinnati offers a Data Engineer median of $96,638, which is 14% below the US median of $112,370. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Cincinnati is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Data Engineer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Data Engineer in Cincinnati is $124,700, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.