Interpreters and Translators pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,000 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in South Bend earn between $62,810 and $82,830.
- $46K10th
- $63K25th
- $67KMedian
- $83K75th
- $94K90th
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| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,230 | $5,686 | $32.80 |
| Median | $66,980 | $5,582 | $32.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,810 | $5,234 | $30.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,830 | $6,902 | $39.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in South Bend earn 20% more than the Indiana average ($56,690) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $68,230 | $66,980 | $45,980 | $94,000 | n/a |
| Indiana | $56,690 | $48,140 | $41,460 | $80,810 | 1,170 |
| United States | $66,360 | $60,170 | $37,070 | $103,660 | 52,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Interpreters and Translators salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $68,230, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $53,636 a year, or $4,470 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $54,177 | $4,515 |
| Working in IN | $53,636 | $4,470 |
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 interpreters and translators? 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 $68,230 buys what about $73,478 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 1st of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- South Bend$68,230
- Indianapolis$57,180
- Evansville$52,270
- Fort Wayne$49,970
- Elkhart$47,130
Highest-paying cities for interpreters and translators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,650).
- San Jose, CA$93,650
- Washington, DC$93,460
- Santa Maria, CA$92,880
- New York, NY$91,110
- San Francisco, CA$90,940
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Interpreters and Translators salary in South Bend: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in South Bend?
$32.80 an hour on average, and $32.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in South Bend?
About $53,636 a year ($4,470 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,230. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do interpreters and translators earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($66,360).
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 27-3091; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- 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%).
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