salary$28,740 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,190per year
Jobs in the area1,970people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford South Bend?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 53.6% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $28,740 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $17,480 and $49,190.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 53.6% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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.