Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,120 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in South Bend earn between $127,110 and $169,700.
- $98K10th
- $127K25th
- $145KMedian
- $170K75th
- $207K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $152,570 | $12,714 | $73.35 |
| Median | $144,900 | $12,075 | $69.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $127,110 | $10,592 | $61.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,700 | $14,142 | $81.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in South Bend earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($158,930) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $152,570 | $144,900 | $98,390 | $207,120 | 110 |
| Indiana | $158,930 | $155,810 | $102,030 | $214,470 | 4,610 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $152,570, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $108,348 a year, or $9,029 a month and $4,167 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $109,310 | $9,109 |
| Working in IN | $108,348 | $9,029 |
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 architectural and engineering 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 $152,570 buys what about $164,305 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 7th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($187,750).
- Columbus$187,750
- Lafayette$172,950
- Evansville$166,510
- Bloomington$161,600
- Indianapolis$161,190
- Elkhart$153,960
- South Bend$152,570
- Fort Wayne$145,390
- Muncie$143,210
- Michigan City$140,110
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in South Bend?
$73.35 an hour on average, and $69.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $127,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $108,348 a year ($9,029 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $152,570. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
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 11-9041; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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