Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,240 or more. The middle half of political science teachers, postsecondary in Indianapolis earn between $67,990 and $106,130.
- $51K10th
- $68K25th
- $83KMedian
- $106K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,250 | $8,271 | — |
| Median | $82,850 | $6,904 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,990 | $5,666 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,130 | $8,844 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Political science teachers, postsecondary in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($99,220) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($108,100). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $98,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $99,250 | $82,850 | $50,610 | $162,240 | 80 |
| Indiana | $99,220 | $83,770 | $52,290 | $165,540 | 630 |
| United States | $108,100 | $98,070 | $56,450 | $174,660 | 16,970 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $99,250, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $73,720 a year, or $6,143 a month and $2,835 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 political science teachers, postsecondary? 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 $99,250 buys what about $103,714 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$99,250
- South Bend$78,720
All Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for political science teachers, postsecondary
Ann Arbor, MI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,230).
- Ann Arbor, MI$166,230
- Riverside, CA$161,260
- San Jose, CA$148,830
- Boston, MA$147,740
- San Francisco, CA$144,910
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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Indianapolis: questions
What is the entry-level political science teachers, postsecondary salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the political science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $73,720 a year ($6,143 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,250. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do political science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($108,100).
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 25-1065; 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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