Software Developers Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Indiana
Software Developers in Indiana earn a median salary of $97,221 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.9% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 9,520 software developers are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $85,900 to $105,990 depending on location.
$97,221
Avg median salary in Indiana
$105,990
Highest paying metro
$85,900
Lowest paying metro
9,520
Employed in Indiana
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Software Developers salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $105,990 | $87,940 | $132,100 | 6,340 |
| Columbus, IN | $103,080 | $81,830 | $108,800 | 230 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $102,280 | $79,580 | $129,830 | 910 |
| Elkhart, IN | $99,050 | $78,860 | $121,960 | 170 |
| Northern Indiana | $98,520 | $79,990 | $126,820 | 230 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $97,930 | $80,900 | $120,830 | 330 |
| Muncie, IN | $96,930 | $77,330 | $110,430 | 130 |
| Kokomo, IN | $96,340 | $77,060 | $126,650 | 40 |
| Southern Indiana | $96,250 | $70,770 | $123,100 | 170 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $96,190 | $76,330 | $119,140 | 40 |
| Bloomington, IN | $96,100 | $77,660 | $128,090 | 150 |
| Michigan City, IN | $95,110 | $78,890 | $121,310 | 50 |
| Central Indiana | $94,350 | $75,910 | $124,030 | 100 |
| Evansville, IN | $94,290 | $75,310 | $119,990 | 280 |
| Lafayette, IN | $85,900 | $76,180 | $106,660 | 350 |