Parts Salespersons pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,120 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in South Bend earn between $29,050 and $45,910.
- $27K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $46K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,260 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Median | $37,120 | $3,093 | $17.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,050 | $2,421 | $13.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,910 | $3,826 | $22.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in South Bend earn 7% less than the Indiana average ($42,110) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $39,260 | $37,120 | $27,160 | $57,120 | 320 |
| Indiana | $42,110 | $37,500 | $28,010 | $61,070 | 7,080 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $39,260, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $31,908 a year, or $2,659 a month and $1,227 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $32,303 | $2,692 |
| Working in IN | $31,908 | $2,659 |
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 parts salespersons? 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 $39,260 buys what about $42,280 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 12th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($44,480).
- Elkhart$44,480
- Evansville$42,720
- Indianapolis$42,460
- Fort Wayne$42,290
- Lafayette$41,950
- Michigan City$41,480
- Bloomington$41,230
- Kokomo$40,780
- Muncie$40,780
- South Bend$39,260
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in South Bend: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in South Bend?
$18.88 an hour on average, and $17.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in South Bend?
About $31,908 a year ($2,659 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,260. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do parts salespersons earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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