Computer Programmer Salary in Indiana
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$90,298
across 17 metros
vs National Avg
-5.4%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
17
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$116,834
Cincinnati
All metro areas in Indiana
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17 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-ININ | $77K | $97K | $117K | $137K | $117K |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-ININ | $72K | $91K | $110K | $129K | $110K |
| Elkhart-Goshen, ININ | $74K | $86K | $98K | $110K | $98K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, ININ | $67K | $82K | $98K | $113K | $98K |
| Muncie, ININ | $62K | $79K | $95K | $112K | $95K |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MIIN | $60K | $77K | $94K | $111K | $94K |
| Michigan City-La Porte, ININ | $55K | $74K | $93K | $113K | $94K |
| Kokomo, ININ | $56K | $74K | $92K | $110K | $92K |
| Columbus, ININ | $65K | $77K | $89K | $101K | $89K |
| Evansville, ININ | $49K | $68K | $87K | $106K | $87K |
| Bloomington, ININ | $68K | $77K | $86K | $95K | $86K |
| Terre Haute, ININ | $54K | $69K | $83K | $97K | $83K |
| Fort Wayne, ININ | $36K | $59K | $82K | $105K | $82K |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, ININ | $40K | $60K | $79K | $99K | $80K |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan areaIN | $33K | $56K | $78K | $101K | $79K |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan areaIN | $38K | $58K | $78K | $98K | $78K |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan areaIN | $27K | $50K | $72K | $94K | $72K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.