Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,230 or more. The middle half of clinical and counseling psychologists in South Bend earn between $63,900 and $103,030.
- $49K10th
- $64K25th
- $85KMedian
- $103K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,810 | $7,318 | $42.22 |
| Median | $85,490 | $7,124 | $41.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,900 | $5,325 | $30.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,030 | $8,586 | $49.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Clinical and counseling psychologists in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($91,480) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($112,750). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $100,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $87,810 | $85,490 | $48,950 | $128,230 | 90 |
| Indiana | $91,480 | $84,990 | $56,200 | $129,110 | 1,850 |
| United States | $112,750 | $100,580 | $55,170 | $180,960 | 75,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $87,810, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $66,481 a year, or $5,540 a month and $2,557 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $67,119 | $5,593 |
| Working in IN | $66,481 | $5,540 |
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 clinical and counseling 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 $87,810 buys what about $94,564 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($97,620).
- Columbus$97,620
- Lafayette$95,270
- Indianapolis$93,160
- Muncie$90,000
- South Bend$87,810
- Bloomington$87,480
- Evansville$86,950
- Fort Wayne$86,910
- Elkhart$83,850
- Terre Haute$75,840
All Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,470).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$166,470
- San Francisco, CA$153,490
- Green Bay, WI$150,150
- Hanford, CA$147,510
- Salem, OR$144,240
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in South Bend: questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make an hour in South Bend?
$42.22 an hour on average, and $41.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the clinical and counseling psychologists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $66,481 a year ($5,540 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,810. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($112,750).
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 19-3033; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- 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 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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