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How much does a janitor and cleaner make in South Bend?

$35,820a year

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $17.22 an hour or $2,985 a month.

Hourly
$17.22
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
183 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,260Median: $35,820Highest 10%: $46,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,260$14.07
25th$30,590$14.71
Median$35,820$17.22
75th$40,300$19.38
90th$46,280$22.25

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.

Bloomington, IN$39,680
Chicago, IL$38,470
Lafayette, IN$38,450
Muncie, IN$37,900
Elkhart, IN$37,080
Indianapolis, IN$36,850
Fort Wayne, IN$36,500
Kokomo, IN$36,400
Cincinnati, OH$36,030
Evansville, IN$35,920
Columbus, IN$35,360
Louisville, KY$35,000
Michigan City, IN$34,880
Terre Haute, IN$34,040
Janitor and Cleaner salary in Indiana Janitor and Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$59,250
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$49,710
Pest Control Worker$37,420
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,390
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,540
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $17.22 ($35,820 a year).

Do janitor and cleaners make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $35,820 against $36,840 nationally, 3% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $36,460, so South Bend pays 2% less.

Where does South Bend rank for janitor and cleaner pay?

183 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,280 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.