Software Developer Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median software developer in the Indianapolis area earns $106,870 a year ($51.38 an hour), 21% below the U.S. median ($135,980) and 1% above the Indiana median ($105,920). Half of the 7,140 software developers there earn between $83,990 and $135,060.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,990 | $74,850 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $83,990 | $83,650 | $105,210 |
| Median | $106,870 | $105,920 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $135,060 | $135,630 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $158,970 | $164,650 | $214,670 |
| Average | $114,120 | $113,980 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 7,140 | 14,130 | 1,687,890 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
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Check my paySoftware developer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $213,110
- San Francisco, CA: $186,640
- Seattle, WA: $167,280
- New York, NY: $166,830
- Boston, MA: $166,090
- San Diego, CA: $163,270
- Los Angeles, CA: $160,920
- Portland, OR: $156,000
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Software QA Tester: $93,510
- Web Developer: $82,820
- IT Support Specialist: $60,080
- Computer Systems Analyst: $101,890
- Network Administrator: $89,770
- Information Security Analyst: $98,060
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.