Financial Managers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $235,990 or more. The middle half of financial managers in South Bend earn between $94,740 and $176,010.
- $77K10th
- $95K25th
- $128KMedian
- $176K75th
- $236K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $144,090 | $12,008 | $69.27 |
| Median | $128,370 | $10,698 | $61.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,740 | $7,895 | $45.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $176,010 | $14,668 | $84.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Managers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Financial managers in South Bend earn 6% less than the Indiana average ($153,260) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($186,910). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $166,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $144,090 | $128,370 | $77,410 | $235,990 | 580 |
| Indiana | $153,260 | $135,840 | $80,610 | $234,710 | 12,560 |
| United States | $186,910 | $166,570 | $94,310 | $323,270 | 841,710 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Financial Managers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $144,090, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $102,955 a year, or $8,580 a month and $3,960 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $103,874 | $8,656 |
| Working in IN | $102,955 | $8,580 |
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 financial managers? 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 $144,090 buys what about $155,172 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Managers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 7th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($162,640).
- Indianapolis$162,640
- Elkhart$158,320
- Columbus$150,030
- Fort Wayne$145,580
- Bloomington$144,880
- Evansville$144,720
- South Bend$144,090
- Kokomo$138,370
- Michigan City$137,680
- Lafayette$135,200
Highest-paying cities for financial managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($273,690).
- San Jose, CA$273,690
- New York, NY$250,570
- San Francisco, CA$244,930
- Bridgeport, CT$225,000
- Boston, MA$221,800
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Financial Managers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do financial managers make an hour in South Bend?
$69.27 an hour on average, and $61.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial managers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial managers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $102,955 a year ($8,580 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $144,090. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do financial managers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($186,910).
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 11-3031; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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