Bailiffs pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,030 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Philadelphia earn between $41,030 and $48,790.
- $37K10th
- $41K25th
- $48KMedian
- $49K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,020 | $3,752 | $21.64 |
| Median | $47,600 | $3,967 | $22.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,030 | $3,419 | $19.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,790 | $4,066 | $23.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Philadelphia earn 3% more than the Pennsylvania average ($43,640) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $45,020 | $47,600 | $37,260 | $55,030 | 460 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,640 | $47,600 | $24,610 | $55,240 | 610 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $45,020, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $36,971 a year, or $3,081 a month and $1,422 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $37,414 | $3,118 |
| Working in PA | $36,971 | $3,081 |
| Working in MD | $36,427 | $3,036 |
| Working in DE | $36,422 | $3,035 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $45,020 buys what about $43,899 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Pittsburgh pays the most ($51,560).
- Pittsburgh$51,560
- Philadelphia$45,020
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Philadelphia?
$21.65 an hour on average, and $22.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $36,971 a year ($3,081 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,020. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bailiffs earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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