Marketing Managers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $198,630 or more. The middle half of marketing managers in South Bend earn between $96,470 and $152,080.
- $72K10th
- $96K25th
- $126KMedian
- $152K75th
- $199K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,440 | $10,953 | $63.19 |
| Median | $125,850 | $10,488 | $60.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,470 | $8,039 | $46.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,080 | $12,673 | $73.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Marketing Managers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Marketing managers in South Bend earn 13% less than the Indiana average ($150,830) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($177,770). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $166,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $131,440 | $125,850 | $72,100 | $198,630 | 140 |
| Indiana | $150,830 | $136,260 | $82,380 | $233,460 | 3,350 |
| United States | $177,770 | $166,790 | $90,260 | $293,610 | 395,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Marketing Managers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $131,440, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $94,909 a year, or $7,909 a month and $3,650 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 | $95,766 | $7,980 |
| Working in IN | $94,909 | $7,909 |
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 marketing managers? 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 $131,440 buys what about $141,549 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Marketing Managers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 8th of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($173,800).
- Fort Wayne$173,800
- Columbus$153,640
- Indianapolis$153,190
- Elkhart$150,310
- Bloomington$147,160
- Evansville$142,850
- Lafayette$131,990
- South Bend$131,440
- Muncie$126,970
Highest-paying cities for marketing managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($255,360).
- San Jose, CA$255,360
- San Francisco, CA$235,920
- Boston, MA$216,770
- Boulder, CO$210,910
- New York, NY$207,770
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Marketing Managers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do marketing managers make an hour in South Bend?
$63.19 an hour on average, and $60.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level marketing managers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the marketing managers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $94,909 a year ($7,909 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,440. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do marketing managers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($177,770).
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 11-2021; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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