Backend Developer Salary in Indianapolis

Pay ranges below come from 15 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Indianapolis, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 15 disclosed ranges

$150,000/yr

$20,000$110,000 – $155,000 typical$180,000

Highest-paying employers in Indianapolis

EPAM Systems, Inc.up to $210,000
Spotifyup to $190,000
Utorgup to $190,000
Arka Innovateup to $190,000
thinkbridgeup to $180,000

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Backend Developer roles in Indianapolis that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Lead Software Engineer – Backend​/Distributed Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc. · Indianapolis, Indiana

$150,000 - $210,000

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Senior Backend Engineer — Authorization Platform

Spotify · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140,000 - $190,000

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Senior Backend Developer; TypeScript​/Node.js

Utorg · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140,000 - $190,000

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Senior PLM Backend Engineer — Azure, Kubernetes & Integrations

Arka Innovate · Indianapolis, Indiana

$120,000 - $190,000

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Python Backend Developer - Latin America

thinkbridge · Indianapolis, Indiana

$120,000 - $180,000

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Senior Backend Java Engineer – FinTech Platform

United States Digital Space LLC · Indianapolis, Indiana

$120,000 - $180,000

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What moves Backend Developer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior backend developer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same backend developer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Indianapolis offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Backend Developer make in Indianapolis?

Based on 15 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $150,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Backend Developer?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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