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SOC 33-3011 · Illinois

Bailiffs Salary in Illinois

Bailiffs in Illinois earn the most in Champaign (average $58,020 a year) and the least in Peoria ($42,980), across the 4 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bailiffs average at $50,590 and the median at $46,390 for 960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,660.

$58Khighest: Champaign

$43Klowest: Peoria

670jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Bailiffs average salary by city in Illinois

Champaign$58,020
Chicago$53,940
Rockford$46,430
Peoria$42,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Champaign	$58,020	$54,810	$49,310	$46,068	93
Chicago	$53,940	$50,660	$36,390	$42,992	104
Rockford	$46,430	$45,120	$45,120	$37,329	92
Peoria	$42,980	$31,200	$31,200	$34,728	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bailiffs salary in other states

Bailiffs salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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