Engineers, All Other pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,590 or more. The middle half of other engineers in South Bend earn between $67,640 and $126,210.
- $63K10th
- $68K25th
- $101KMedian
- $126K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,770 | $8,314 | $47.97 |
| Median | $100,630 | $8,386 | $48.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,640 | $5,637 | $32.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,210 | $10,518 | $60.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other engineers in South Bend earn 15% less than the Indiana average ($116,950) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $99,770 | $100,630 | $63,360 | $136,590 | 40 |
| Indiana | $116,950 | $120,880 | $62,710 | $163,380 | 1,540 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $99,770, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $74,327 a year, or $6,194 a month and $2,859 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $75,024 | $6,252 |
| Working in IN | $74,327 | $6,194 |
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 other engineers? 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 $99,770 buys what about $107,444 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineers, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($118,660).
- Indianapolis$118,660
- Elkhart$110,680
- Fort Wayne$108,770
- South Bend$99,770
- Evansville$98,890
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
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Engineers, All Other salary in South Bend: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in South Bend?
$47.97 an hour on average, and $48.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $74,327 a year ($6,194 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,770. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do other engineers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
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 17-2199; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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