Industrial Engineers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,320 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in South Bend earn between $77,110 and $101,080.
- $63K10th
- $77K25th
- $94KMedian
- $101K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,590 | $7,716 | $44.51 |
| Median | $93,940 | $7,828 | $45.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,110 | $6,426 | $37.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,080 | $8,423 | $48.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in South Bend earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($99,600) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($109,900). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $102,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $92,590 | $93,940 | $62,850 | $124,320 | 340 |
| Indiana | $99,600 | $97,480 | $64,770 | $131,720 | 11,680 |
| United States | $109,900 | $102,440 | $74,370 | $159,860 | 365,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Engineers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $92,590, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $69,617 a year, or $5,801 a month and $2,678 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 | $70,278 | $5,857 |
| Working in IN | $69,617 | $5,801 |
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 industrial 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 $92,590 buys what about $99,711 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 11th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($113,440).
- Columbus$113,440
- Kokomo$113,060
- Evansville$104,400
- Lafayette$102,780
- Indianapolis$102,280
- Bloomington$95,940
- Michigan City$95,150
- Elkhart$94,810
- Terre Haute$94,330
- South Bend$92,590
Highest-paying cities for industrial engineers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,380).
- Anchorage, AK$169,380
- Midland, TX$151,520
- San Jose, CA$145,190
- Lexington Park, MD$141,280
- Charleston, WV$140,560
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Industrial Engineers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in South Bend?
$44.52 an hour on average, and $45.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $69,617 a year ($5,801 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,590. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do industrial engineers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($109,900).
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 17-2112; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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