salary$34,650 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$25,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,190per year
Jobs in the area1,300people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford South Bend?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 44.5% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $34,650 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $25,960 and $44,190.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 44.5% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.