First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,600 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in South Bend earn between $65,730 and $79,170.
- $55K10th
- $66K25th
- $74KMedian
- $79K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,610 | $6,301 | $36.35 |
| Median | $73,600 | $6,133 | $35.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,730 | $5,478 | $31.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,170 | $6,598 | $38.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in South Bend earn 14% less than the Indiana average ($88,300) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $75,610 | $73,600 | $54,550 | $102,600 | 70 |
| Indiana | $88,300 | $88,310 | $56,940 | $120,820 | 1,290 |
| United States | $96,930 | $93,530 | $53,430 | $140,010 | 99,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $75,610, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $58,478 a year, or $4,873 a month and $2,249 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 | $59,055 | $4,921 |
| Working in IN | $58,478 | $4,873 |
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 first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? 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 $75,610 buys what about $81,425 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($95,180).
- Indianapolis$95,180
- Fort Wayne$92,110
- Elkhart$79,260
- South Bend$75,610
All First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($390,450).
- Bakersfield, CA$390,450
- San Jose, CA$173,940
- Los Angeles, CA$172,750
- San Francisco, CA$158,360
- Riverside, CA$144,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in South Bend?
$36.35 an hour on average, and $35.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $58,478 a year ($4,873 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,610. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,930).
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 33-1021; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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