Clergy pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,670 or more. The middle half of clergy in South Bend earn between $38,660 and $59,970.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $54KMedian
- $60K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,050 | $4,754 | $27.43 |
| Median | $54,350 | $4,529 | $26.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,660 | $3,222 | $18.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,970 | $4,998 | $28.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clergy pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Clergy in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($58,400) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($66,860). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $60,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $57,050 | $54,350 | $36,360 | $77,670 | 60 |
| Indiana | $58,400 | $59,020 | $37,860 | $77,670 | 1,060 |
| United States | $66,860 | $60,810 | $37,860 | $98,890 | 57,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clergy salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $57,050, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $45,357 a year, or $3,780 a month and $1,745 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 | $45,842 | $3,820 |
| Working in IN | $45,357 | $3,780 |
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 clergy? 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 $57,050 buys what about $61,438 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Clergy salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($62,900).
- Lafayette$62,900
- Indianapolis$61,080
- Fort Wayne$59,680
- South Bend$57,050
- Evansville$50,500
Highest-paying cities for clergy
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,000).
- Los Angeles, CA$104,000
- Santa Rosa, CA$85,300
- Seattle, WA$85,010
- Bozeman, MT$83,660
- San Francisco, CA$80,410
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Clergy salary in South Bend: questions
How much do clergy make an hour in South Bend?
$27.43 an hour on average, and $26.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clergy salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clergy take-home pay in South Bend?
About $45,357 a year ($3,780 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,050. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do clergy earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,860).
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 21-2011; 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 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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