Bailiffs pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,310 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Indianapolis earn between $28,740 and $43,580.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $35KMedian
- $44K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,480 | $3,290 | $18.98 |
| Median | $34,940 | $2,912 | $16.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,740 | $2,395 | $13.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,580 | $3,632 | $20.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Indianapolis earn 9% less than the Indiana average ($43,470) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $39,480 | $34,940 | $28,740 | $58,310 | 220 |
| Indiana | $43,470 | $43,000 | $28,740 | $60,440 | 510 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $39,480, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $31,970 a year, or $2,664 a month and $1,230 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $39,480 buys what about $41,256 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$57,550
- Dayton, OH$58,480
- Louisville, KY$38,680
- Champaign, IL$58,020
- Lexington, KY$34,700
- Chicago, IL$53,940
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Indianapolis?
$18.98 an hour on average, and $16.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $31,970 a year ($2,664 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,480. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do bailiffs earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.79, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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