School Psychologists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,080 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in South Bend earn between $66,450 and $83,560.
- $60K10th
- $66K25th
- $78KMedian
- $84K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,440 | $6,620 | $38.19 |
| Median | $77,860 | $6,488 | $37.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,450 | $5,538 | $31.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,560 | $6,963 | $40.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
School psychologists in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($80,540) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $79,440 | $77,860 | $60,310 | $100,080 | 30 |
| Indiana | $80,540 | $77,640 | $56,260 | $105,290 | 710 |
| United States | $99,160 | $95,990 | $63,070 | $142,330 | 63,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $79,440, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $60,990 a year, or $5,083 a month and $2,346 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 | $61,586 | $5,132 |
| Working in IN | $60,990 | $5,083 |
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 school psychologists? 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 $79,440 buys what about $85,550 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($83,260).
- Evansville$83,260
- Fort Wayne$81,130
- Indianapolis$79,890
- South Bend$79,440
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in South Bend: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in South Bend?
$38.19 an hour on average, and $37.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $60,990 a year ($5,083 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,440. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do school psychologists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,160).
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 19-3034; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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