Residential Advisors pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,210 or more. The middle half of residential advisors in South Bend earn between $35,550 and $47,540.
- $21K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,360 | $3,363 | $19.40 |
| Median | $38,850 | $3,238 | $18.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,550 | $2,962 | $17.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,540 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Residential Advisors pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Residential advisors in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($40,840) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($43,990). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $42,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $40,360 | $38,850 | $21,310 | $48,210 | 120 |
| Indiana | $40,840 | $38,850 | $27,760 | $59,120 | 1,360 |
| United States | $43,990 | $42,240 | $29,870 | $61,060 | 84,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Residential Advisors salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $40,360, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $32,740 a year, or $2,728 a month and $1,259 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 | $33,140 | $2,762 |
| Working in IN | $32,740 | $2,728 |
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 residential advisors? 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 $40,360 buys what about $43,464 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 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Residential Advisors salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($52,380).
- Bloomington$52,380
- Lafayette$47,880
- Indianapolis$41,560
- South Bend$40,360
- Fort Wayne$38,100
- Michigan City$37,700
- Evansville$33,020
Highest-paying cities for residential advisors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,630).
- San Jose, CA$60,630
- San Francisco, CA$57,350
- Vallejo, CA$56,720
- Barnstable, MA$54,710
- Seattle, WA$54,530
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Residential Advisors salary in South Bend: questions
How much do residential advisors make an hour in South Bend?
$19.41 an hour on average, and $18.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level residential advisors salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the residential advisors take-home pay in South Bend?
About $32,740 a year ($2,728 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,360. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do residential advisors earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,990).
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 39-9041; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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