Light Truck Drivers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,100 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in South Bend earn between $36,410 and $48,440.
- $29K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $48K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,110 | $3,926 | $22.65 |
| Median | $43,300 | $3,608 | $20.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,440 | $4,037 | $23.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($49,150) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $47,110 | $43,300 | $29,450 | $83,100 | 1,110 |
| Indiana | $49,150 | $44,560 | $29,330 | $92,080 | 19,880 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $47,110, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $37,843 a year, or $3,154 a month and $1,455 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 | $38,277 | $3,190 |
| Working in IN | $37,843 | $3,154 |
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 light truck drivers? 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 $47,110 buys what about $50,733 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($57,430).
- Kokomo$57,430
- Indianapolis$52,980
- Elkhart$50,970
- Michigan City$50,810
- Evansville$48,880
- Bloomington$48,370
- Muncie$48,130
- Fort Wayne$47,450
- Lafayette$47,290
- South Bend$47,110
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in South Bend?
$22.65 an hour on average, and $20.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $37,843 a year ($3,154 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,110. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do light truck drivers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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 53-3033; 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 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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