The average salary for a bailiff in the United States is $58,460, but the range typically falls between $40,360 and $75,520. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.11, with a range between $19.4 and $36.31.
There are approximately 15,900 people employed as a bailiff in the United States. With New York, Ohio, Florida employing the highest number of bailiffs.The state with the best pay for a bailiff is Connecticut, with an average annual salary of $103,630, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $29,400.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $29,540 | $14.2 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,360 | $19.4 |
| Median | $53,040 | $25.5 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,520 | $36.31 |
| 90th Percentile | $87,670 | $42.15 |
The salary of a bailiff can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a bailiff in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for bailiffs are Connecticut, California, Alaska, New York, Maine while the worst states are South Carolina, North Dakota, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,540 | $35,920 | $45,580 |
| Alaska | $63,190 | $81,080 | $99,490 |
| Arizona | $36,880 | $47,870 | $54,500 |
| Arkansas | $33,430 | $45,000 | $56,540 |
| California | $71,400 | $85,770 | $111,220 |
| Colorado | $37,040 | $65,290 | $87,240 |
| Connecticut | $90,770 | $103,630 | $111,760 |
| Delaware | $31,230 | $36,280 | $39,120 |
| Florida | $31,810 | $60,140 | $83,210 |
| Georgia | $22,830 | $83,650 | $160,210 |
| Hawaii | $41,020 | $46,950 | $58,420 |
| Idaho | $38,380 | $49,720 | $63,420 |
| Illinois | $29,630 | $51,490 | $97,800 |
| Indiana | $36,490 | $45,600 | $57,980 |
| Iowa | $37,440 | $52,370 | $64,790 |
| Kansas | $54,330 | $63,800 | $74,650 |
| Kentucky | $22,710 | $29,260 | $36,200 |
| Louisiana | $30,400 | $47,890 | $68,990 |
| Maine | $48,940 | $68,690 | $81,330 |
| Maryland | $33,420 | $52,520 | $57,910 |
| Massachusetts | $48,360 | $72,560 | $90,850 |
| Michigan | $34,380 | $47,180 | $55,870 |
| Minnesota | $37,440 | $50,430 | $78,680 |
| Mississippi | $18,990 | $36,660 | $54,020 |
| Missouri | $29,230 | $40,110 | $59,580 |
| Nebraska | $36,290 | $56,790 | $75,620 |
| Nevada | $51,230 | $68,150 | $81,860 |
| New Hampshire | $32,720 | $34,630 | $36,290 |
| New York | $51,110 | $74,080 | $87,670 |
| North Carolina | $30,890 | $43,300 | $52,410 |
| North Dakota | $27,560 | $31,260 | $49,090 |
| Ohio | $35,510 | $52,340 | $76,080 |
| Oregon | $48,480 | $57,330 | $68,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,170 | $43,990 | $50,810 |
| South Carolina | $19,140 | $29,400 | $37,790 |
| Tennessee | $29,190 | $37,240 | $48,970 |
| Texas | $39,050 | $59,380 | $83,300 |
| Utah | $49,730 | $56,340 | $72,850 |
| Virginia | $40,570 | $58,110 | $80,020 |
| Washington | $35,880 | $68,440 | $100,880 |
| West Virginia | $29,570 | $35,020 | $38,660 |
| Wisconsin | $23,650 | $39,130 | $63,460 |
Even between cities, the salary of a bailiff can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for bailiffs is Warner Robins, GA with an average salary of $123,150.The city with the lowest average salary for bailiffs is Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC with an average salary of $24,010.
Areas with highest average salaries for bailiffs
Areas with lowest average salaries for bailiffs
The number of bailiffs in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of bailiffs has decreased by -2,220. On average, the number of bailiffs has been increasing by -3.1% each year. The salary of bailiffs has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of bailiffs has increased by $6,730. On average, the salary of bailiffs has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Bailiffs are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for bailiffs compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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