Median salary
$144,100
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$142.3k – $187.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
52.9%
9 of 17 roles
Live roles
17
open right now
Salary trend
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elevance Health
|
$319,677 | 2 |
|
Ingredion
|
$144,100 | 2 |
|
GEICO
|
$187,500 | 1 |
|
AES
|
$163,025 | 1 |
| PA Parsons | $142,300 | 1 |
| JC Johnson Controls | $140,250 | 1 |
Cardinal Health
|
$105,510 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Indianapolis pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Indianapolis is $144,100 per year. Most pay falls between $142,300 (25th percentile) and $187,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $133,302 to $310,130.
These figures are computed live from 17 active Principal Engineer roles in Indianapolis on JobsRadar, of which 9 (52.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in Indianapolis include Elevance Health, GEICO, Parsons and AES.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Principal Engineer salary in Indianapolis?
- The median is $144,100 per year, with most pay between $142,300 and $187,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 9 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Indianapolis?
- Pay ranges from about $133,302 to $310,130 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $144,100. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.