Median Salary
$56,600
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$27.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$96,770
entry level starts ~$32,140
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 17,000 employed
How much does a Bailiff make?
Bailiffs in the United States bring home a median salary of $56,600 a year, or around $27.21 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $32,140, while the top 10% earn $96,770.
That is $4,790 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Bailiff salary range by percentile
Half of all Bailiffs earn between $43,720 and $74,630 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,140 | $15.45 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,720 | $21.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,600 | $27.21 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,630 | $35.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,770 | $46.52 |
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Highest-paying states for Bailiff
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Connecticut leads the country for Bailiff pay at $111,890 a year, followed by Alaska ($90,600) and Massachusetts ($86,730). At the other end, North Dakota posts the lowest median at $27,560 — a gap of $84,330 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Bailiff salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 44 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Connecticut $111,890Alaska $90,600Massachusetts $86,730Washington $78,290New York $77,540Nebraska $76,090Nevada $71,230Kansas $69,390Colorado $63,320Maine $62,800Georgia $62,400Virginia $62,290Texas $60,300Maryland $59,470Florida $59,000Utah $57,290Oregon $57,140North Carolina $56,100Michigan $53,810Iowa $52,100Ohio $51,060Idaho $50,350Minnesota $49,890Hawaii $48,940Pennsylvania $47,600Montana $46,800Arizona $46,390Illinois $46,390Arkansas $45,090Louisiana $44,040Missouri $44,040New Jersey $43,690Indiana $43,000Alabama $42,300Oklahoma $42,000New Hampshire $41,010Wisconsin $39,080Wyoming $38,360Mississippi $38,200West Virginia $36,250Tennessee $35,990South Carolina $34,280Kentucky $30,760North Dakota $27,560
Workforce and education
About 17,000 people work as Bailiffs in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $61,660 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bailiff make in the United States?
The median Bailiff salary in the United States is $56,600 per year, or about $27.21 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $32,140, while the top 10% of earners make $96,770 or more.
How does Bailiff pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Bailiff median of $56,600 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Bailiffs the most?
Connecticut is the highest-paying state for Bailiffs, with a median salary of $111,890 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Bailiff?
Becoming a Bailiff typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Bailiffs work in the United States?
About 17,000 people were employed as Bailiffs in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.