Software Developers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for software developers is $50.92 an hour ($105,920 a year). About 14,130 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Indiana ranks 45th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.99 | $74,850 |
| 25% of workers | $40.22 | $83,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.92 | $105,920 |
| 75% of workers | $65.21 | $135,630 |
| 90% of workers | $79.16 | $164,650 |
Software Developers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $132,390 | 60 |
| Terre Haute | $107,770 | 110 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $106,870 | 7,140 |
| Columbus | $104,880 | 280 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $101,710 | 230 |
| Fort Wayne | $101,560 | 810 |
| Bloomington | $99,990 | 220 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $99,750 | 490 |
| Muncie | $99,380 | 120 |
| Evansville | $98,560 | 290 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $98,510 | 70 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $95,500 | 350 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Computer Network Support Specialists | $73,100 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $84,550 |
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| Information Security Analysts | $101,420 |
| Computer Network Architects | $124,190 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $87,020 |
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