salary$77,070 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,990per year
Jobs in the area670people work this job
Can a police officer afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 20.0% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a police officer in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $77,070 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $46,200 and $81,990.
Can a police officer afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 20.0% of the median police officer 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.