How much does a firefighter make in South Bend?
$56,450a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.14
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $56,450Highest 10%: $70,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| 75th | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| 90th | $70,190 | $33.75 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,480 |
| Evansville, IN | $66,840 |
| Michigan City, IN | $65,230 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,760 |
| Muncie, IN | $62,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| Lafayette, IN | $54,850 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $54,460 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,160 |
| Columbus, IN | $43,510 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,620 |
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Salaries for every job in South Bend, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in South Bend?
The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $27.14 ($56,450 a year).
Do firefighters make more in South Bend than the national average?
No: $56,450 against $59,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $62,780, so South Bend pays 10% less.
Where does South Bend rank for firefighter pay?
160 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,190 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.