Bailiffs pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,490 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Pittsburgh earn between $47,850 and $55,240.
- $28K10th
- $48K25th
- $55KMedian
- $55K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,560 | $4,297 | $24.79 |
| Median | $55,240 | $4,603 | $26.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,850 | $3,988 | $23.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,240 | $4,603 | $26.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Pittsburgh earn 18% more than the Pennsylvania average ($43,640) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $51,560 | $55,240 | $28,360 | $63,490 | 80 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $51,560, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $42,026 a year, or $3,502 a month and $1,616 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross 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.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $51,560 buys what about $54,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$24.79 an hour on average, and $26.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $42,026 a year ($3,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,560. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bailiffs earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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