Producers and Directors pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,000 or more. The middle half of producers and directors in South Bend earn between $43,040 and $73,560.
- $32K10th
- $43K25th
- $48KMedian
- $74K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,660 | $5,055 | $29.16 |
| Median | $47,600 | $3,967 | $22.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,040 | $3,587 | $20.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,560 | $6,130 | $35.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Producers and Directors pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Producers and directors in South Bend earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($64,940) and 46% less than the U.S. average ($113,300). At the median the gap is -47% against the U.S. median of $90,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $60,660 | $47,600 | $32,410 | $95,000 | 90 |
| Indiana | $64,940 | $59,870 | $37,040 | $96,100 | 1,480 |
| United States | $113,300 | $90,360 | $45,780 | $198,540 | 143,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Producers and Directors salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $60,660, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $48,086 a year, or $4,007 a month and $1,849 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 | $48,589 | $4,049 |
| Working in IN | $48,086 | $4,007 |
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 producers and directors? 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 $60,660 buys what about $65,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Producers and Directors salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($68,290).
- Evansville$68,290
- Indianapolis$65,720
- Fort Wayne$64,910
- Bloomington$62,900
- South Bend$60,660
- Terre Haute$52,710
Highest-paying cities for producers and directors
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($159,390).
- Los Angeles, CA$159,390
- San Francisco, CA$157,900
- New York, NY$137,130
- Riverside, CA$124,950
- San Diego, CA$122,920
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Producers and Directors salary in South Bend: questions
How much do producers and directors make an hour in South Bend?
$29.17 an hour on average, and $22.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level producers and directors salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the producers and directors take-home pay in South Bend?
About $48,086 a year ($4,007 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,660. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do producers and directors earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 46% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,300).
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 27-2012; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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