How much does a software developer make in Indiana?
$105,900a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Indiana. That is $50.92 an hour or $8,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.92
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 14,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,850Median: $105,900Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,850 | $35.99 | |
| 25th | $83,650 | $40.22 | |
| Median | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.21 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.16 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $134,400 |
| Kokomo, IN | $132,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $121,400 |
| Louisville, KY | $110,300 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $107,800 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $106,900 |
| Columbus, IN | $104,900 |
| Elkhart, IN | $101,700 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $101,600 |
| Bloomington, IN | $99,990 |
| Lafayette, IN | $99,750 |
| Muncie, IN | $99,380 |
| Evansville, IN | $98,560 |
| Michigan City, IN | $98,510 |
| South Bend, IN | $95,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 42. Kansas | $113,400 |
| 43. Nebraska | $110,900 |
| 44. Kentucky | $109,000 |
| 45. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 46. North Dakota | $105,600 |
| 47. Arkansas | $104,500 |
| 48. Louisiana | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $50.92 ($105,900 a year).
Do software developers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $105,900 against $136,000 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Indiana rank for software developer pay?
Indiana ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays software developers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $134,400 a year.
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.