Driver/Sales Workers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,230 or more. The middle half of driver/sales workers in South Bend earn between $27,820 and $57,010.
- $22K10th
- $28K25th
- $37KMedian
- $57K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,610 | $3,384 | $19.52 |
| Median | $36,970 | $3,081 | $17.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,820 | $2,318 | $13.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,010 | $4,751 | $27.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Driver/Sales Workers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Driver/sales workers in South Bend earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($38,240) and about the same as the U.S. average ($40,730). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $38,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $40,610 | $36,970 | $21,840 | $70,230 | 770 |
| Indiana | $38,240 | $36,250 | $21,360 | $59,020 | 12,040 |
| United States | $40,730 | $38,770 | $22,590 | $59,980 | 409,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Driver/Sales Workers salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $40,610, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $32,929 a year, or $2,744 a month and $1,266 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 | $33,331 | $2,778 |
| Working in IN | $32,929 | $2,744 |
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 driver/sales workers? 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 $40,610 buys what about $43,733 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.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($41,080).
- Indianapolis$41,080
- South Bend$40,610
- Evansville$37,630
- Fort Wayne$37,390
- Kokomo$35,410
- Muncie$34,740
- Michigan City$34,600
- Elkhart$34,430
- Terre Haute$34,410
- Columbus$34,040
Highest-paying cities for driver/sales workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,520).
- San Jose, CA$55,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$52,100
- Sacramento, CA$51,550
- Burlington, VT$51,060
- Fresno, CA$50,610
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Driver/Sales Workers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do driver/sales workers make an hour in South Bend?
$19.53 an hour on average, and $17.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level driver/sales workers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the driver/sales workers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $32,929 a year ($2,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,610. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do driver/sales workers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($40,730).
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 53-3031; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 2.22, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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