Procurement Clerks pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,570 or more. The middle half of procurement clerks in South Bend earn between $36,540 and $55,530.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $56K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,210 | $3,851 | $22.22 |
| Median | $44,200 | $3,683 | $21.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,540 | $3,045 | $17.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,530 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Procurement Clerks pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Procurement clerks in South Bend earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($49,550) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $50,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $46,210 | $44,200 | $34,890 | $62,570 | 50 |
| Indiana | $49,550 | $49,210 | $36,150 | $64,250 | 1,110 |
| United States | $52,370 | $50,580 | $38,040 | $68,620 | 55,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Procurement Clerks salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $46,210, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $37,162 a year, or $3,097 a month and $1,429 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 | $37,592 | $3,133 |
| Working in IN | $37,162 | $3,097 |
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 procurement 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 $46,210 buys what about $49,764 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 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Procurement Clerks salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($51,410).
- Evansville$51,410
- Indianapolis$50,880
- Elkhart$49,650
- Fort Wayne$47,690
- South Bend$46,210
Highest-paying cities for procurement clerks
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,330).
- San Jose, CA$65,330
- San Francisco, CA$65,110
- Kennewick, WA$64,110
- York, PA$63,530
- Salinas, CA$62,920
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Procurement Clerks salary in South Bend: questions
How much do procurement clerks make an hour in South Bend?
$22.22 an hour on average, and $21.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level procurement clerks salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the procurement clerks take-home pay in South Bend?
About $37,162 a year ($3,097 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,210. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do procurement clerks earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,370).
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 43-3061; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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