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Dispatcher Salary in Indiana (2026)
$24.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,926/year ($3,411/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 25th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 4,090 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $50,060 a year — though pay ranges from $35,740 for newcomers to $74,960 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,090 Dispatcher jobs in Indiana (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Dispatcher salary of $50,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,926 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $50,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,827 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,830 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,477 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,926 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,411 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Indiana?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Indiana is $50,060 per year ($24.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,530 and $62,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $50,060, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $40,926 per year ($3,411 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 4,090 Dispatcher jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.