Bailiffs pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,320 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Grand Rapids earn between $44,450 and $69,480.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $55KMedian
- $69K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,580 | $4,798 | $27.68 |
| Median | $55,010 | $4,584 | $26.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,450 | $3,704 | $21.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,480 | $5,790 | $33.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Grand Rapids earn 11% more than the Michigan average ($51,950) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $57,580 | $55,010 | $38,730 | $72,320 | 70 |
| Michigan | $51,950 | $53,810 | $37,000 | $62,500 | 780 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $57,580, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $45,468 a year, or $3,789 a month and $1,749 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $57,580 buys what about $60,264 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 1st of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Grand Rapids$57,580
- Detroit$52,860
- Traverse City$36,560
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$27.68 an hour on average, and $26.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $45,468 a year ($3,789 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,580. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do bailiffs earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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