salary$103,050 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$239,640per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a lawyer afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 15.0% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a lawyer in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $103,050 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $61,810 and $239,640.
Can a lawyer afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 15.0% of the median lawyer 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.