Software Designer Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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How much does a Software Designer make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Designer in Indianapolis, IN is $152,142. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $124,771 to a high of $183,121, with most professionals earning between $137,815 and $168,358.

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Average Salary Range for Software Designer in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
137815
168358
152142

Average Total Cash Compensation

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143334
182975
161211
What is the average salary for Software Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Designer in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Software Designer ranges from $137,815 to $168,358 with the average base salary of $152,142. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,334 to $182,975 with the average total cash compensation of $161,211.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $152,142 $137,815 - $168,358
Bonus $9,069 $5,519 - $14,617
Total Pay $161,211 $143,334 - $182,975
* 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.

Software Designer Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,875 - $159,879 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,759 - $168,288 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,645 - $168,150 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,158 - $160,225 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,464 - $159,377 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,648 - $159,602 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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