Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $220,680 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Indianapolis earn between $131,180 and $175,610.
- $105K10th
- $131K25th
- $160KMedian
- $176K75th
- $221K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,190 | $13,432 | $77.50 |
| Median | $159,640 | $13,303 | $76.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $131,180 | $10,932 | $63.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $175,610 | $14,634 | $84.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($158,930) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $161,190 | $159,640 | $104,970 | $220,680 | 1,740 |
| Indiana | $158,930 | $155,810 | $102,030 | $214,470 | 4,610 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $161,190, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $113,398 a year, or $9,450 a month and $4,361 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $161,190 buys what about $168,440 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 5th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($187,750).
- Columbus$187,750
- Lafayette$172,950
- Evansville$166,510
- Bloomington$161,600
- Indianapolis$161,190
- Elkhart$153,960
- South Bend$152,570
- Fort Wayne$145,390
- Muncie$143,210
- Michigan City$140,110
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$77.50 an hour on average, and $76.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $131,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $113,398 a year ($9,450 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,190. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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