salary$56,450 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,190per year
Jobs in the area440people work this job
Can a firefighter afford South Bend?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 27.3% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a firefighter in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $56,450 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $39,520 and $70,190.
Can a firefighter afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 27.3% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.