salary$106,870 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,970per year
Jobs in the area7,140people work this job
Can a software developer afford Carmel?
OK. Rent of $2,004 a month takes 22.5% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Carmel, IN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $106,870 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $76,990 and $158,970.
Can a software developer afford to live in Carmel?
Typical rent of $2,004 a month takes 22.5% of the median software developer 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.