Postal Service Clerks pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,030 or more. The middle half of postal service clerks in South Bend earn between $57,820 and $67,790.
- $55K10th
- $58K25th
- $61KMedian
- $68K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,330 | $5,194 | $29.97 |
| Median | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,820 | $4,818 | $27.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,790 | $5,649 | $32.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postal Service Clerks pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Postal service clerks in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($61,080) and about the same as the U.S. average ($61,860). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $62,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $62,330 | $61,050 | $55,350 | $75,030 | 60 |
| Indiana | $61,080 | $61,710 | $42,600 | $75,030 | 1,520 |
| United States | $61,860 | $62,130 | $42,600 | $75,030 | 73,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postal Service Clerks salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $62,330, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $49,349 a year, or $4,112 a month and $1,898 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 | $49,860 | $4,155 |
| Working in IN | $49,349 | $4,112 |
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 postal service clerks? 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 $62,330 buys what about $67,124 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Postal Service Clerks salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($64,350).
- Indianapolis$64,350
- Evansville$62,700
- South Bend$62,330
- Fort Wayne$61,600
- Bloomington$61,050
- Terre Haute$57,680
- Lafayette$56,500
Highest-paying cities for postal service clerks
Hattiesburg, MS pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,480).
- Hattiesburg, MS$67,480
- Asheville, NC$67,240
- Ann Arbor, MI$67,130
- Altoona, PA$67,050
- Johnson City, TN$66,750
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Postal Service Clerks salary in South Bend: questions
How much do postal service clerks make an hour in South Bend?
$29.97 an hour on average, and $29.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postal service clerks salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postal service clerks take-home pay in South Bend?
About $49,349 a year ($4,112 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,330. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do postal service clerks earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($61,860).
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 43-5051; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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