Graphic Designers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,790 or more. The middle half of graphic designers in South Bend earn between $44,690 and $61,650.
- $37K10th
- $45K25th
- $51KMedian
- $62K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,090 | $4,591 | $26.49 |
| Median | $51,370 | $4,281 | $24.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,690 | $3,724 | $21.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,650 | $5,138 | $29.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Graphic Designers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Graphic designers in South Bend earn 11% less than the Indiana average ($61,990) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($70,560). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $62,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $55,090 | $51,370 | $36,870 | $77,790 | 160 |
| Indiana | $61,990 | $55,480 | $38,520 | $98,020 | 3,450 |
| United States | $70,560 | $62,960 | $39,520 | $104,910 | 197,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Graphic Designers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $55,090, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $43,876 a year, or $3,656 a month and $1,688 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $44,350 | $3,696 |
| Working in IN | $43,876 | $3,656 |
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 graphic designers? 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 $55,090 buys what about $59,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Graphic Designers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 7th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($67,880).
- Indianapolis$67,880
- Lafayette$64,180
- Bloomington$63,330
- Fort Wayne$59,120
- Evansville$55,910
- Elkhart$55,220
- South Bend$55,090
- Michigan City$54,300
- Terre Haute$50,030
- Muncie$48,290
Highest-paying cities for graphic designers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($107,360).
- San Jose, CA$107,360
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Portland, OR$92,530
- Washington, DC$89,540
- New York, NY$85,950
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Graphic Designers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do graphic designers make an hour in South Bend?
$26.49 an hour on average, and $24.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level graphic designers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the graphic designers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $43,876 a year ($3,656 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,090. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do graphic designers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,560).
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 27-1024; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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