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Accountant Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$77,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.36/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
25,660
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,275 #30 of 51

Accountant pay in Indiana, explained

Accountants in Indiana earn a median of $77,720 per year ($37.36 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $50,950, while the most experienced accountants reach about $125,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $77,720 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $77,720 is worth about $83,275 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #30 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,950
$24.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,720
$37.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,880
$60.52/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $77,720 $83,275
Illinois $80,230 $80,264 −$2,510
Ohio $79,320 $85,498 −$1,600
Michigan $78,820 $81,919 −$1,100
Kentucky $75,270 $83,486 +$2,450

Accountant in Indiana: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Indiana?

Accountants in Indiana earn a median of $77,720 per year ($37.36 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Indiana pay accountants well?

At $77,720, Indiana pays 7% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 25,660 work in the state.

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