IT Operations Lead Salary in Indianapolis, IN

How much does an IT Operations Lead make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Operations Lead in Indianapolis, IN is $143,480. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $125,632 to $165,865, with most professionals earning between $109,382 and $186,246.

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Develops expertise in Vehicle Processing and Part Distribution operational processes focusing on continuous improvement utilizing technology.

January 08, 2023

Hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Spring framework, Hibernate, web services, MVC Portals, Liferay and Portal Administration.

February 13, 2023

Provides thought leadership and contributes to expanding the knowledge base within area of expertise which includes developing new methods, techniques and criteria for developing strategy analysis and recommendations.

February 16, 2023

Collaborates across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional approaches, systems, information and support.

March 05, 2023

Leads or participates in project activities such as software/solution rollouts, systems upgrades and hardware replacement all while following the IT governance process.

March 09, 2023

Works with internal and/or external thought leaders to influence and align technology solutions with business strategies.

April 11, 2023

Actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities providing input and guidance into the staffing process.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Operations Lead in Indianapolis, IN

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125632

165865

143480

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130704

181387

152581

What is the average salary for IT Operations Lead in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Operations Lead in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for IT Operations Lead ranges from $125,632 to $165,865 with the average base salary of $143,480. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,704 to $181,387 with the average total cash compensation of $152,581.

View Average Salary for IT Operations Lead as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$143,480	$125,632 - $165,865
Bonus	$9,101	$5,073 - $15,521
Total Pay	$152,581	$130,704 - $181,387

* 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.

IT Operations Lead Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,305 - $157,512	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,580 - $165,797	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,477 - $165,661	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,563 - $157,853	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,931 - $157,018	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,098 - $157,240	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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