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Software Developer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$105,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.92/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
14,130
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,491 #47 of 50

Software Developer pay in Indiana, explained

Software developers in Indiana earn a median of $105,920 per year ($50.92 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $74,850, while the most experienced software developers reach about $164,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $105,920 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $105,920 is worth about $113,491 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #47 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,850
$35.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,920
$50.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,650
$79.16/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $105,920 $113,491
Illinois $132,110 $132,166 −$26,190
Michigan $125,570 $130,507 −$19,650
Ohio $114,090 $122,976 −$8,170
Kentucky $109,010 $120,909 −$3,090

Software Developer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Indiana?

Software developers in Indiana earn a median of $105,920 per year ($50.92 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Indiana pay software developers well?

At $105,920, Indiana pays 22% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 14,130 work in the state.

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