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How much does a lifeguard make in South Bend?

$29,500a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $14.18 an hour or $2,458 a month.

Hourly
$14.18
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
149 of 263
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,150Median: $29,500Highest 10%: $33,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,150$11.61
25th$27,450$13.20
Median$29,500$14.18
75th$30,770$14.79
90th$33,280$16.00

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Chicago, IL$33,750
Lafayette, IN$31,090
Cincinnati, OH$30,320
Louisville, KY$29,870
Indianapolis, IN$28,810
Fort Wayne, IN$28,720
Evansville, IN$27,020
Terre Haute, IN$26,730
Columbus, IN$23,640
Lifeguard salary in Indiana Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$82,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,070
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,600
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$56,450
Correctional Officer and Jailer$56,390
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$52,990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,130
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,010
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $14.18 ($29,500 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $29,500 against $33,580 nationally, 12% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $28,640, so South Bend pays 3% more.

Where does South Bend rank for lifeguard pay?

149 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,280 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.