Software Engineer Salary in Indianapolis

Pay ranges below come from 13 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Indianapolis, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 13 disclosed ranges

$95,000/yr

$71,500$80,000 – $150,800 typical$217,000

Highest-paying employers in Indianapolis

Ford Motor Coup to $217,000
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLCup to $156,000
Actalentup to $150,800
Charles Schwabup to $135,000
Office of the Indiana Attorney Generalup to $109,077

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Software Engineer roles in Indianapolis that list pay

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time & RTOS

Ford Motor Co · Indianapolis, Indiana

$150,000 - $284,000

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Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Ford Motor Co · Indianapolis, Indiana

$150,000 - $284,000

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Senior Software Engineer (Java)--100% Remote contract

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC · Indianapolis, Indiana

$70 - $80

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Senior Software Engineer (Data Engineering)

Charles Schwab · Indianapolis, Indiana

$130,000 - $140,000

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Director of Software Engineering

Office of the Indiana Attorney General · Indianapolis, Indiana

$94,849 - $123,304

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What moves Software Engineer pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same software 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 Software Engineer make in Indianapolis?

Based on 13 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $95,000 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 Software Engineer?

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