salary$30,930 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,810per year
Jobs in the area4,000people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford South Bend?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 49.8% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $30,930 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,790 and $45,810.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 49.8% of the median retail salesperson 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.