Commercial Designer Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

How much does a Commercial Designer make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Designer in Indianapolis, IN is $52,018. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,683 to a high of $61,682, with most professionals earning between $41,897 and $57,077.

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Works with sales staff or client to review any required designmodifications and produces revised drawings and/or specifications based onthose modifications.

August 26, 2022

Creates graphic representation (hard copy) of design usingassigned design software.

November 29, 2022

Develops design documents including contract-working drawings, specifications and budget estimates using PC-based productivity software programs and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format.

January 28, 2023

Maintains communication with clients and/or architects as necessary to complete accurate plans.

February 04, 2023

Manage the planning of a project including scheduling, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, solving problems and total delivery of the project according to established criteria.

March 06, 2023

Provides guidance, direction and assistance to staff and outsourced design consultants in performing the functions and responsibilities of their positions relative to the interior design, layout and construction of ongoing and proposed projects.

April 04, 2023

Assists in researching, investigating and applying interior design standards for new construction, remodeled and tenant improvement projects under the management and operational control of the Facilities Management Department.

April 05, 2023

Supervises and participates in the development and enforcement of interior design standards for use by staff and outsourced design consultants in the new construction, remodel and tenant improvement projects under the management and operational control of the Facilities Management Department.

April 09, 2023

Designer responsibilities include concept design, space planning, workstation development, furniture specifications, client presentations, finish selection, installation plans and R.

April 12, 2023

Support customer and sales staff with space planning, site measurement, code and regulation conformance, installation drawings.

April 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Commercial Designer in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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41897

57077

52018

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42874

57769

52883

What is the average salary for Commercial Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Designer in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Commercial Designer ranges from $41,897 to $57,077 with the average base salary of $52,018. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,874 to $57,769 with the average total cash compensation of $52,883.

View Average Salary for Commercial Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,018	$41,897 - $57,077
Bonus	$865	$977 - $692
Total Pay	$52,883	$42,874 - $57,769

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Commercial Designer Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,787 - $54,202	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,880 - $57,053	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,846 - $57,006	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,873 - $54,320	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,662 - $54,032	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,718 - $54,108	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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