Data Engineer Salary in Indianapolis

Pay ranges below come from 5 current data engineer listings that disclose salary in Indianapolis, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$135,000/yr

$100,000small sample of 5$137,500

Highest-paying employers in Indianapolis

Moser Consultingup to $137,500
Charles Schwabup to $135,000
TechDigital Groupup to $112,500
United States Digital Space LLCup to $100,000

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Data Engineer roles in Indianapolis that list pay

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AI Engineer / Data Engineer

Moser Consulting · Indianapolis, Indiana

$120,000 - $155,000

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Hybrid AI/ML Data Engineer — Build Production-Grade ML Systems

Moser Consulting · Indianapolis, Indiana

$120,000 - $155,000

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Senior Software Engineer (Data Engineering)

Charles Schwab · Indianapolis, Indiana

$130,000 - $140,000

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Azure Data Engineer

TechDigital Group · Indianapolis, Indiana

$100,000 - $125,000

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Senior Data Engineer — Lead Enterprise Data Pipelines; Azure

United States Digital Space LLC · Indianapolis, Indiana

$80,000 - $120,000

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What moves Data Engineer pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same data engineer 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 Data Engineer make in Indianapolis?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $135,000 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 Data Engineer?

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