Cost Estimators pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,860 or more. The middle half of cost estimators in South Bend earn between $58,810 and $84,390.
- $50K10th
- $59K25th
- $72KMedian
- $84K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,890 | $6,074 | $35.04 |
| Median | $71,550 | $5,962 | $34.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,810 | $4,901 | $28.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,390 | $7,032 | $40.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cost Estimators pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Cost estimators in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($76,200) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($85,390). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $78,740.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $72,890 | $71,550 | $49,600 | $101,860 | 170 |
| Indiana | $76,200 | $73,430 | $50,630 | $106,640 | 4,810 |
| United States | $85,390 | $78,740 | $48,530 | $130,820 | 224,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cost Estimators salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $72,890, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $56,693 a year, or $4,724 a month and $2,181 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $57,257 | $4,771 |
| Working in IN | $56,693 | $4,724 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for cost estimators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $72,890 buys what about $78,496 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cost Estimators salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 8th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($79,620).
- Evansville$79,620
- Indianapolis$79,030
- Columbus$78,770
- Bloomington$78,420
- Kokomo$78,220
- Lafayette$75,490
- Fort Wayne$73,490
- South Bend$72,890
- Michigan City$72,650
- Elkhart$71,610
Highest-paying cities for cost estimators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,520).
- San Francisco, CA$109,520
- San Jose, CA$108,990
- Boston, MA$108,390
- Amherst, MA$102,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$101,290
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Cost Estimators salary in South Bend: questions
How much do cost estimators make an hour in South Bend?
$35.04 an hour on average, and $34.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cost estimators salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cost estimators take-home pay in South Bend?
About $56,693 a year ($4,724 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,890. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do cost estimators earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($85,390).
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 13-1051; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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