Police Captain Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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How much does a Police Captain make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Captain in Indianapolis, IN is $84,369. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,874 to $94,216, with most professionals earning between $54,767 and $103,181.

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What is a Police Captain?

A captain is a police rank in some countries, such as the United States and France....

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Police Captain Salary By Experience Levels in Indianapolis, IN

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $68,874 to $94,216 with the average base salary of $84,369. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,874 to $94,216 with the average total cash compensation of $84,369.

View Average Salary for Police Captain as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,369 $68,874 - $94,216
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $84,369 $68,874 - $94,216
* 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.

Police Captain Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,406 - $89,471 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,846 - $94,177 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,789 - $94,100 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,547 - $89,665 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,201 - $89,190 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,293 - $89,316 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 Indiana....More

Indianapolis, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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