Bailiffs pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,660 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Chicago earn between $36,390 and $60,150.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,940 | $4,495 | $25.93 |
| Median | $50,660 | $4,222 | $24.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,390 | $3,032 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,150 | $5,012 | $28.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Chicago earn 7% more than the Illinois average ($50,590) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $53,940 | $50,660 | $31,200 | $99,660 | 500 |
| Illinois | $50,590 | $46,390 | $31,200 | $76,840 | 960 |
| United States | $61,660 | $56,600 | $32,140 | $96,770 | 17,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bailiffs salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $53,940, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $42,992 a year, or $3,583 a month and $1,654 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $43,933 | $3,661 |
| Working in IL | $42,992 | $3,583 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $53,940 buys what about $52,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 2nd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Champaign pays the most ($58,020).
Highest-paying cities for bailiffs
Warner Robins, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,120).
- Warner Robins, GA$136,120
- Atlanta, GA$118,210
- Seattle, WA$89,430
- Boston, MA$79,810
- New York, NY$79,540
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Bailiffs salary in Chicago: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Chicago?
$25.94 an hour on average, and $24.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Chicago?
About $42,992 a year ($3,583 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,940.
Do bailiffs earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,660).
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; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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