Web Developers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,130 or more. The middle half of web developers in Indianapolis earn between $65,990 and $104,580.
- $57K10th
- $66K25th
- $83KMedian
- $105K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,410 | $7,368 | $42.50 |
| Median | $82,820 | $6,902 | $39.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,990 | $5,499 | $31.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,580 | $8,715 | $50.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Web Developers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Web developers in Indianapolis earn 5% more than the Indiana average ($84,480) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($98,770). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $92,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $88,410 | $82,820 | $56,550 | $128,130 | 300 |
| Indiana | $84,480 | $80,870 | $47,150 | $132,120 | 860 |
| United States | $98,770 | $92,650 | $48,100 | $162,290 | 70,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Web Developers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $88,410, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $66,638 a year, or $5,553 a month and $2,563 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for web developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $88,410 buys what about $92,386 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Web Developers salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 2nd of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($94,190).
- Evansville$94,190
- Indianapolis$88,410
- Fort Wayne$79,910
- South Bend$69,780
Highest-paying cities for web developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,300).
- San Jose, CA$167,300
- San Francisco, CA$151,450
- Washington, DC$135,690
- Seattle, WA$128,940
- Boston, MA$115,910
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Web Developers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do web developers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$42.51 an hour on average, and $39.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level web developers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the web developers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $66,638 a year ($5,553 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,410. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do web developers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1254; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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