The average salary for a bailiff in the United States is around $47,830 per year.
Avg Salary
Bailiffs earn an average yearly salary of $47,830.
Wages typically start from $24,620 and go up to $92,921.
17% below national average Updated in 2019
Bailiff earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Bailiff salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Alabama | $30,590 |
Arkansas | $33,260 |
Arizona | $32,920 |
California | $63,620 |
Colorado | $62,640 |
Delaware | $31,260 |
Florida | $46,160 |
Georgia | $46,470 |
Hawaii | $46,730 |
Idaho | $36,510 |
Illinois | $65,510 |
Indiana | $36,860 |
Kansas | $40,170 |
Kentucky | $25,170 |
Louisiana | $39,030 |
Maryland | $39,160 |
Maine | $36,450 |
Michigan | $43,600 |
Minnesota | $45,170 |
Missouri | $34,260 |
Mississippi | $30,420 |
North Carolina | $34,230 |
North Dakota | $28,130 |
Nebraska | $57,920 |
New Hampshire | $30,160 |
New Jersey | $49,310 |
Nevada | $57,830 |
New York | $69,890 |
Ohio | $45,700 |
Oklahoma | $31,050 |
Oregon | $49,680 |
Pennsylvania | $32,650 |
Puerto Rico | $31,500 |
South Carolina | $24,660 |
Tennessee | $34,290 |
Texas | $51,210 |
Utah | $49,410 |
Virginia | $41,110 |
Vermont | $40,820 |
Washington | $58,400 |
Wisconsin | $27,700 |
West Virginia | $28,530 |
How do bailiff salaries compare to similar careers?
Bailiffs earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than legal secretaries.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Forensic science technician salary | $59K |
Police officer salary | $57K |
Judicial law clerk salary | $54K |
Probation officer salary | $55K |
Fish and game warden salary | $58K |
Bailiff salary | $48K |
Legislator salary | $29K |
Paralegal salary | $43K |
Correctional officer salary | $42K |
Legal secretary salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)