salary$79,290 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,180per year
Jobs in the area11,210people work this job
Can a accountant afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 22.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a accountant in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $79,290 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $52,820 and $129,180.
Can a accountant afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 22.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.