Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,430 or more. The middle half of computer science teachers, postsecondary in South Bend earn between $77,000 and $103,360.
- $63K10th
- $77K25th
- $85KMedian
- $103K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,830 | $7,569 | — |
| Median | $84,750 | $7,062 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,000 | $6,417 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,360 | $8,613 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Computer science teachers, postsecondary in South Bend earn 13% less than the Indiana average ($104,750) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($104,420). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $96,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $90,830 | $84,750 | $62,640 | $136,430 | 150 |
| Indiana | $104,750 | $102,660 | $60,800 | $173,770 | 1,240 |
| United States | $104,420 | $96,980 | $49,460 | $170,200 | 35,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $90,830, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $68,462 a year, or $5,705 a month and $2,633 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 | $69,115 | $5,760 |
| Working in IN | $68,462 | $5,705 |
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 computer science teachers, postsecondary? 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 $90,830 buys what about $97,816 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($105,020).
- Indianapolis$105,020
- Fort Wayne$104,330
- South Bend$90,830
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for computer science teachers, postsecondary
Santa Maria, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($176,910).
- Santa Maria, CA$176,910
- Lawrence, KS$165,100
- San Diego, CA$164,860
- Amherst, MA$154,280
- Riverside, CA$150,680
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in South Bend: questions
What is the entry-level computer science teachers, postsecondary salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in South Bend?
About $68,462 a year ($5,705 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,830. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do computer science teachers, postsecondary earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($104,420).
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 25-1021; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 4.84, this job is 4.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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