Bailiffs Salary in Pennsylvania

Bailiffs in Pennsylvania earn the most in Pittsburgh (average $51,560 a year) and the least in Philadelphia ($45,020), across the 2 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bailiffs average at $43,640 and the median at $47,600 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,660.

Bailiffs average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh$51,560
Philadelphia$45,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsburgh	$51,560	$55,240	$47,850	$42,026	95
Philadelphia	$45,020	$47,600	$41,030	$36,971	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bailiffs salary in other states

Bailiffs salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

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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