salary$77,940 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$120,910per year
Jobs in the area1,020people work this job
Can a accountant afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 19.8% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a accountant in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $77,940 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $51,310 and $120,910.
Can a accountant afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 19.8% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.