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Software Developer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$50.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,220/year ($6,685/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,130 Software Developer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Software Developer salary of $105,920 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 $80,220 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $105,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,472 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,103 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$3,125 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,220 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,685 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Indiana?
- The median Software Developer salary in Indiana is $105,920 per year ($50.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,650 and $135,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $105,920, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $80,220 per year ($6,685 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 14,130 Software Developer 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.