Family Development Specialist Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Family Development Specialist in Indianapolis, IN is $44,690. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $33,835 to a high of $56,465, with most professionals earning between $39,008 and $50,854.

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Develop and maintain a clean, safe and positive classroom environment that promotes children and family members to interact, learn, practice appropriate and acceptable behaviors.

April 11, 2023

Actively participate in agency task forces and work groups, as assigned by supervisor/management, to assist in developing, implementing and fulfilling goals and action plans of the Early Head Start/Head Start vision and mission.

April 26, 2023

Works with parents, pregnant mothers, infants or toddlers individually and in small groups on age appropriate activities that promote language, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

November 18, 2022

Complete 6-7 mutual assessments and/or kinship assessments per month including home interviews, reference follow-up and the actual assessment report.

January 01, 2023

Demonstrates insight regarding client strengths and needs and incorporates this into parenting/therapy services.

January 22, 2023

Participates in all staffings concerning assigned young parents and provides information and recommendations for additional services and actions.

February 01, 2023

Maintains close communication with the Early Head Start Coordinator to recommend a course of action and receive directives on priorities.

March 09, 2023

Understanding internal and external resources that assist in barrier removal for participants will be important connections for the success of each participant.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Family Development Specialist in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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39008

50854

44690

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39008

50874

44691

What is the average salary for Family Development Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Family Development Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Family Development Specialist ranges from $39,008 to $50,854 with the average base salary of $44,690. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,008 to $50,874 with the average total cash compensation of $44,691.

View Average Salary for Family Development Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,690	$39,008 - $50,854
Bonus	$1	$0 - $21
Total Pay	$44,691	$39,008 - $50,874

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Family Development Specialist Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,305 - $49,937	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,992 - $50,833	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,960 - $50,791	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,124 - $48,397	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,929 - $48,143	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,980 - $48,209	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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