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How much does a compensation make in Indianapolis?

$69,390a year

Median yearly pay for compensations in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $33.36 an hour or $5,783 a month.

Hourly
$33.36
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
147 of 233
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $69,390Highest 10%: $114,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,180$21.72
25th$51,620$24.82
Median$69,390$33.36
75th$84,070$40.42
90th$114,400$55.00

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for compensations.

Chicago, IL$79,990
Cincinnati, OH$77,200
South Bend, IN$74,140
Louisville, KY$68,660
Fort Wayne, IN$66,520
Evansville, IN$63,340
Compensation salary in Indiana Compensation salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Personal Financial Advisor$102,600
Financial Risk Specialist$101,900
Project Management Specialist$99,710
Management Analyst$97,020
Financial Specialist$95,410
Budget Analyst$87,280
Compliance Officer$83,690
Financial Examiner$83,570
Business Operations Specialist$81,520
Financial and Investment Analyst$80,470
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a compensation make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $33.36 ($69,390 a year).

Do compensations make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $69,390 against $78,210 nationally, 11% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $68,300, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for compensation pay?

147 of 233 metro areas with data.

How much does a compensation make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.