Food Service Managers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,420 or more. The middle half of food service managers in South Bend earn between $53,590 and $79,860.
- $47K10th
- $54K25th
- $65KMedian
- $80K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,690 | $5,724 | $33.02 |
| Median | $64,610 | $5,384 | $31.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,590 | $4,466 | $25.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,860 | $6,655 | $38.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Food service managers in South Bend earn 6% less than the Indiana average ($72,890) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $68,690 | $64,610 | $47,310 | $95,420 | 210 |
| Indiana | $72,890 | $71,430 | $43,580 | $100,480 | 4,990 |
| United States | $74,880 | $69,390 | $45,960 | $107,640 | 238,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Service Managers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $68,690, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $53,938 a year, or $4,495 a month and $2,075 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $54,481 | $4,540 |
| Working in IN | $53,938 | $4,495 |
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 food service 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 $68,690 buys what about $73,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 12th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($76,510).
- Columbus$76,510
- Bloomington$74,380
- Indianapolis$74,230
- Michigan City$73,140
- Elkhart$72,900
- Evansville$72,340
- Kokomo$72,060
- Lafayette$71,300
- Muncie$71,260
- South Bend$68,690
Highest-paying cities for food service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,480).
- Seattle, WA$104,480
- Kennewick, WA$104,110
- San Jose, CA$98,230
- Olympia, WA$97,450
- Napa, CA$96,840
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Food Service Managers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in South Bend?
$33.03 an hour on average, and $31.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $53,938 a year ($4,495 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,690. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do food service managers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,880).
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 11-9051; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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