Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indiana

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Indiana earn the most in South Bend (average $78,800 a year) and the least in Indianapolis ($78,420), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $82,240 and the median at $74,590 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,990.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Indiana

South Bend$78,800
Indianapolis$78,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
South Bend	$78,800	$71,950	$61,340	$60,570	93
Indianapolis	$78,420	$73,860	$63,190	$60,112	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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 25-1124.
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.

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