Public Safety Telecommunicators pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,820 or more. The middle half of public safety telecommunicators in South Bend earn between $47,170 and $57,820.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $47KMedian
- $58K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,960 | $4,163 | $24.02 |
| Median | $47,170 | $3,931 | $22.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,170 | $3,931 | $22.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,820 | $4,818 | $27.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Public safety telecommunicators in South Bend earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($51,660) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($56,740). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $53,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $49,960 | $47,170 | $37,860 | $57,820 | 120 |
| Indiana | $51,660 | $49,050 | $38,730 | $63,660 | 2,150 |
| United States | $56,740 | $53,040 | $37,320 | $79,830 | 102,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $49,960, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $39,997 a year, or $3,333 a month and $1,538 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 | $40,446 | $3,371 |
| Working in IN | $39,997 | $3,333 |
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 public safety telecommunicators? 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 $49,960 buys what about $53,803 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 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($54,630).
- Fort Wayne$54,630
- Lafayette$53,880
- Elkhart$52,550
- Evansville$52,480
- Indianapolis$52,110
- South Bend$49,960
- Terre Haute$47,400
- Bloomington$40,400
Highest-paying cities for public safety telecommunicators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,260).
- San Jose, CA$116,260
- San Francisco, CA$102,130
- Santa Cruz, CA$88,570
- San Luis Obispo, CA$88,310
- Napa, CA$86,540
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in South Bend: questions
How much do public safety telecommunicators make an hour in South Bend?
$24.02 an hour on average, and $22.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public safety telecommunicators salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public safety telecommunicators take-home pay in South Bend?
About $39,997 a year ($3,333 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,960. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do public safety telecommunicators earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,740).
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 43-5031; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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